acrylates/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer
INCI: ACRYLATES/DIMETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
CAS Not assigned (variable-composition polymer)
Copolymer formed from the ester of methacrylic acid and dimethylaminoethanol and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Copolymer formed from the ester of methacrylic acid and dimethylaminoethanol and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Purpose
Function
Film former, hair fixative, antistatic agent
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernHigh
Verdict
Critical: DMAEMA monomer is classified as toxic by dermal contact and fatal by inhalation ; tertiary amine structure poses potential nitrosamine formation risk; residual monomer specification must be tightly controlled; not suitable for spray products without inhalation safety data
US Note
Not restricted; CIR-reviewed - safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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