Film Former
DIMETHYL ACRYLAMIDE/HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/METHOXYETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A hair-fixative copolymer with two EU Annex III restrictions because of its dimethylacrylamide and methoxyethyl acrylate monomers. The cured polymer is generally tolerated, but the monomer profile drags the score into use-with-awareness.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides long-lasting hair fixative hold
- Forms flexible, humidity-resistant films
- Stable across formulation pH ranges
- High-MW polymer limits skin absorption
Known concerns
- EU Annex III/61 and III/66 dual restrictions apply
- Dimethylacrylamide monomer under carcinogenicity review
- Methoxyethyl acrylate component has substance-of-very-high-concern flags
- Residual acrylate monomers are sensitizers
- Microplastic environmental persistence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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