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ACRYLIC ACID/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A copolymer film-former pairing acrylic acid with hydroxyethylacrylamide for conditioning hair and skin. Inert at high MW; main caveat is residual monomer trace levels and synthetic polymer status.

Function

ANTISTATICFILM FORMINGHAIR CONDITIONINGHAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Conditioning film on hair and skin
  • Stable formulations
  • Non-penetrating polymer

Known concerns

  • Possible trace residual monomers
  • Synthetic polymer persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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