Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
🔴 Acrylamide monomer is an Annex II substance (CMR 1A — known carcinogen, neurotoxin). Residual acrylamide and styrene must be analytically verified per batch. CoA from supplier must specify residual monomer levels. Use with extreme QC diligence
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
🔴 Acrylamide monomer is an Annex II substance (CMR 1A — known carcinogen, neurotoxin). Residual acrylamide and styrene must be analytically verified per batch. CoA from supplier must specify residual monomer levels. Use with extreme QC diligence The EU classifies Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer functions as: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Hair fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25034-86-0 / 9003-06-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Styrene/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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