2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid
INCI: 2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANE SULFONIC ACID
CAS 15214-89-8 EC 239-268-0
AMPS,tert-Butylacrylamidosulfonic acid,1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]-
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
AMPS,tert-Butylacrylamidosulfonic acid,1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]-
Purpose
Function
Viscosity controlling; used as monomer for polymer synthesis (e.g., acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymers)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max ConcentrationIII/33
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
Residual monomer contamination is the critical concern; acrylamide impurity must be minimized and must not be used as free monomer in finished products; cGMP required to limit impurities.
US Note
CIR concluded acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers are safe in present practices of use
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