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AMINOETHYLPROPANEDIOL-ACRYLATES/ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A film-forming polymer used in hair fixatives. Polymerised form is largely inert, but residual acrylamide is a known neurotoxin and IARC 2A carcinogen — EU strictly caps it at 0.1 ppm.

Function

FILM FORMINGHAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Strong hair fixative film
  • Hold and styling support

Known concerns

  • Residual acrylamide monomer toxicity
  • IARC Group 2A classification for acrylamide
  • EU 0.1 ppm cap in leave-on
  • Microplastic concern
  • Quality-of-polymer dependent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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