Is polyacrylamide safe?

In 1990, the CIR Expert Panel completed a safety assessment of Polyacrylamide, with the conclusion that Polyacrylamide, with less than 0.01% acrylamide monomer content, is safe as a cosmetic ingredient as currently used. Since that time, the results of a large number of studies of acrylamide have become available.

Is acrylamide safe?

In Australia, a risk assessment suggested negligable health risks from acrylamide in cosmetics. In 1990, the CIR Expert Panel completed a safety assessment of Polyacrylamide, with the conclusion that Polyacrylamide, with less than 0.01% acrylamide monomer content, is safe as a cosmetic ingredient as currently used.

Are acrylamide/acrylate copolymers safe?

This safety assessment was prepared by Priya Cherian, Scientific Analyst/Writer, CIR. The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) assessed the safety of 16 acrylamide/acrylate copolymers, most of which are reported to function in cosmetics as binders, film formers, and hair fixatives.

Is acrylamide a risk factor for cosmetics?

Dybing and Sanner (1997) prepared a risk assessment of cos-metics containing acrylamide. They assumed a level of Poly-acrylamide in cosmetics of 2% and a maximum monomer level of 0.01% in the polymer.

Does polyacrylamide cause oral toxicity?

In subchronic oral toxicity studies, rats and dogs treated with Polyacrylamide at doses up to 464 mg/kg body weight showed no signs of toxicity. Several 2-year chronic oral toxicity studies in rats and dogs fed diets containing up to 5% Polyacrylamide had no significant adverse effects.

What is polyacrylamide used for in cosmetics?

Polyacrylamide functions in cosmetics as a binder, film for-mer, and hair fixative, as listed in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook (Pepe et al. 2002).