Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer

INCI: STARCH/ACRYLATES/ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
68442-09-1 (commonly referenced for this copolymer class)
Function
Binding, film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR concluded safe in current practices — residual acrylamide monomer must not exceed 5 ppm 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: Acrylamide is a known neurotoxin and probable carcinogen (IARC Group 2A); strict GMP monomer residual control mandatory; batch testing for residual acrylamide strongly recommended; EU Annex III entry \#130 sets maximum residual acrylamide at 0.1 mg/kg body weight/day equivalent

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Critical: Acrylamide is a known neurotoxin and probable carcinogen (IARC Group 2A); strict GMP monomer residual control mandatory; batch testing for residual acrylamide strongly recommended; EU Annex III entry \#130 sets maximum residual acrylamide at 0.1 mg/kg body weight/day equivalent The EU classifies Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer functions as: Binding, film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68442-09-1 (commonly referenced for this copolymer class).

What is the Margin of Safety for Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide 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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