Is C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide safe in cosmetics?
C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide
INCI: C1-8 ALKYL ACRYLAMIDE
C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide (CAS Not individually assigned (monomer descriptor)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Co-monomer in film-forming and hair fixative copolymers. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Co-monomer in film-forming and hair fixative copolymers
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Must demonstrate residual acrylamide below 0.1 ppm in finished product
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide allowed in the EU?
C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide do in cosmetics?
C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide functions as: Co-monomer in film-forming and hair fixative copolymers. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (monomer descriptor).
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