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Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

INCI: SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER

Function
Viscosity controlling, stabilizing, emulsifying polymeric emulsifier/thickener
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA. CIR assessed acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers as safe with residual acrylamide less than 3 ppm

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Residual acrylamide is a CMR substance (Category 1B mutagen, Category 2 carcinogen under CLP). Request supplier certificate of analysis specifying acrylamide residual levels and ensure compliance with EU Annex III concentration limits when formulating for EU/UK markets.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual acrylamide is a CMR substance (Category 1B mutagen, Category 2 carcinogen under CLP). Request supplier certificate of analysis specifying acrylamide residual levels and ensure compliance with EU Annex III concentration limits when formulating for EU/UK markets. The EU classifies Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer functions as: Viscosity controlling, stabilizing, emulsifying polymeric emulsifier/thickener. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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