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CORN STARCH/ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

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35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A starch-acrylamide-acrylate copolymer thickener. The polymer itself is large and inert, but residual acrylamide monomer (an IARC 2A probable carcinogen) is the issue — EU Annex III caps residuals at 0.1 ppm.

Function

ANTISTATICFILM FORMINGHAIR CONDITIONINGHAIR FIXINGLIGHT STABILIZER

Skin benefits

  • Thickening
  • Film-forming
  • Texture enhancement

Known concerns

  • Residual acrylamide is IARC 2A probable carcinogen
  • EU Annex III entry 66 limits residual monomer
  • Polymer safety depends entirely on monomer purification

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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