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ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A synthetic copolymer used to thicken and stabilise cosmetics. The polymer itself is inert but the residual acrylamide monomer is EU-restricted to ppm-level limits because of neurotoxicity and IARC 2A status.

Function

FILM FORMINGHAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Effective thickener and stabiliser
  • Provides good product texture
  • Useful in styling and skincare formulations

Known concerns

  • Residual acrylamide is an EU-restricted neurotoxin and IARC 2A
  • Strict residual monomer limits required (≤0.1ppm leave-on, ≤0.5ppm rinse-off)
  • Polymer manufacturing controls critical
  • Not aligned with clean-beauty positioning

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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