Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer
INCI: ACRYLATES/T-BUTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER
CAS Not uniquely assigned
Film forming, hair fixing (used up to 7% in aerosol hair sprays)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Film forming, hair fixing (used up to 7% in aerosol hair sprays)
Purpose
Function
Film forming, hair fixing (used up to 7% in aerosol hair sprays)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer is permitted for use with strict control of residual acrylamide monomer (≤5 ppm) due to neurotoxic and suspected carcinogenic properties of the monomer; inhalation exposure in spray applications requires adherence to GMP controls.
US Note
Reviewed under CIR acrylamide/acrylate copolymers assessment (2021/2022) — concluded safe in present practices of use; residual acrylamide monomer must not exceed 5 ppm
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