Is Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid
Also known as: 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]-, homopolymer, 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-, polymers, 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, homopolymer, 2-Acrylamido-2,2-dimethylethanesulfonic acid polymer, 2-Acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid polymer (+15 more)
INCI: POLYACRYLAMIDOMETHYLPROPANE SULFONIC ACID
Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid (CAS 27119-07-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, viscosity increasing, lubricity/slip agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, viscosity increasing, lubricity/slip agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA no specific restriction; CIR recommends acrylamide residual limit of 5 ppm for acrylamide-based polymers
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid.
Known Synonyms
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]-, homopolymer
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-, polymers
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, homopolymer
2-Acrylamido-2,2-dimethylethanesulfonic acid polymer
2-Acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid polymer
2-Acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid homopolymer
2-Acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid polymer
2-Acryloylamino-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid homopolymer
AMPS homopolymer
Aron A 12SL
Clariant 2000
HSP 1180
N-Acryloyl-2,2-dimethyltaurine homopolymer
PAM 001
PAMPS
PAMSA
Poly(2-acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid)
Poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid)
Poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-sulfopropane)
Poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid)
Chemical Function
Film former
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid allowed in the EU?
Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid do in cosmetics?
Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid functions as: Film forming, viscosity increasing, lubricity/slip agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27119-07-9.
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