VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer

INCI: VP/DMAPA ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

CAS Number
175893-71-1
Function
Hair fixing, film forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR-reviewed — VP-based polymers assessed as safe under current use concentrations

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) monomer must be controlled — DMAPA itself is a known sensitizer; pseudocationic nature means pH-dependent behavior in formulation; commercially available as Styleze™ CC-10 (Ashland)

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) monomer must be controlled — DMAPA itself is a known sensitizer; pseudocationic nature means pH-dependent behavior in formulation; commercially available as Styleze™ CC-10 (Ashland) The EU classifies VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer allowed in the EU?

VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer do in cosmetics?

VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer functions as: Hair fixing, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 175893-71-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for VP/DMAPA Acrylates 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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