Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer

INCI: SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE/ACRYLAMIDE/VP COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Viscosity increasing agent – aqueous, emulsion stabilizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted – CIR 2017 assessed: safe as used; CIR imposes limit of ≤5 ppm acrylamide in finished product

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

🚨 CRITICAL: Contains ACRYLAMIDE monomer residues. Acrylamide is classified CMR (Cat 1B mutagen, Cat 2 carcinogen per EU CLP). EU Annex III/66 mandates strict limits. Batch testing for residual acrylamide is mandatory. VP (vinylpyrrolidone) residuals also require monitoring

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

🚨 CRITICAL: Contains ACRYLAMIDE monomer residues. Acrylamide is classified CMR (Cat 1B mutagen, Cat 2 carcinogen per EU CLP). EU Annex III/66 mandates strict limits. Batch testing for residual acrylamide is mandatory. VP (vinylpyrrolidone) residuals also require monitoring The EU classifies Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer functions as: Viscosity increasing agent – aqueous, emulsion stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer?

adequate 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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