Is Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Also known as: 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]-, sodium salt (1:1), polymer with 2-propenamide, 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monosodium salt, polymer with 2-propenamide, 2-Propenamide, polymer with 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt, 2-Acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid sodium salt-acrylamide copolymer, ASP-FFR 900 (+15 more)
INCI: ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer (CAS 38193-60-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion Stabilizer, Viscosity Increasing Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max Leave-on body ≤0.1 mg/kg residual acrylamide; Other ≤0.5 mg/kg. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion Stabilizer, Viscosity Increasing Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
Leave-on body ≤0.1 mg/kg residual acrylamide; Other ≤0.5 mg/kg
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR April 2017 safe. Residual acrylamide ≤5 ppm in finished products.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_electrostatic", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "none_required", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "3-15", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "85-97", "electrolyte_tolerance": "low", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "5.0-8.5", "viscosity_building_contribution": "very_high", "droplet_size_range_um": "0.1-8", "zeta_potent…
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "thickener/rheology_modifier", "polymer_type": "synthetic_copolymer", "chemical_backbone": "acrylic/amide", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "1600000-20000000", "ionic_character": "anionic", "viscosity_1pct_aqueous_mPas": "5000-70000", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensiti…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
EU_RESTRICTED
CONTROVERSIAL
Known Synonyms
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]-, sodium salt (1:1), polymer with 2-propenamide
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monosodium salt, polymer with 2-propenamide
2-Propenamide, polymer with 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt
2-Acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid sodium salt-acrylamide copolymer
ASP-FFR 900
Acrylamide-2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate sodium copolymer
Acrylamide-2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate sodium salt copolymer
Acrylamide-2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid sodium salt copolymer
Acrylamide-sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonate copolymer
Acrylamide-sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate polymer
Acrylamide-sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid copolymer
Acrylamide-sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic sulfonate copolymer
Acrylamide-sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropylsulfonate polymer
Acrylamide-sodium acrylamidomethylpropanesulfonate copolyme
Acrylamide-sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer
Flopaam AN 125
Reten SPX 5023
Sharpfloc 8581
Simulgel 600
Sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate-acrylamide copolymer
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Leave-on body ≤0.1 mg/kg residual acrylamide; Other ≤0.5 mg/kg. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer functions as: Emulsion Stabilizer, Viscosity Increasing Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 38193-60-1.
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