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STARCH/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 hybrid starch-acrylates-acrylamide copolymer for thickening and binding. Acrylamide monomer is a Group 2A carcinogen, so the polymer is only acceptable with strict residual-monomer purity controls.

Function

BINDINGFILM FORMINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Hybrid natural-synthetic thickener
  • Film-forming and binding action
  • Improves product texture

Known concerns

  • Acrylamide monomer — IARC Group 2A probable carcinogen
  • Strict residual-monomer limits (<0.1 ppm) required
  • Skin penetration of any free acrylamide is concerning

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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