What is cationic polyacrylamide?

Cationic Polyacrylamide is white power or granule, the degree of ion is from 5% to 80%, soluble, good water solubility, can be dissolved in water at any percentage and be undissolved in organic solvents. CPAM shows characteristics of high polymer electrolyte, suitable for wastewater treatment with a negative charge and rich organic matter.

Can you use polyacrylamide in cosmetics?

The United States and Australia do not currently regulate this chemical, it is permitted for use without restrictions and without basic product safety tests. Safe Cosmetics Australia recommends that we avoid products containing polyacrylamide due to it's ability to have an adverse health reactions. Why is it in cosmetics and personal care products?

When was polyacrylamide used in Cos-metics?

In 1989, reports to FDA included both frequency and concentration of use of Polyacrylamide in cos-metics (FDA 1989). These historical data are given in Table 2, along with frequency of Polyacrylamide use in each product category and the total number of products in that category from data collected in 2002 (FDA 2002).

What is polyacrylamide used for?

Polyacrylamide is used in cosmetics to stabilize products and bind ingredients. It also has foaming, anti-static and lubricating properties. Polyacrylamide contains small amounts of unreacted acrylamide. In water-based solutions, some of the remaining acrylamide can be stripped out but removing acrylamide from solid forms is more difficult.

Can acrylamide be used in products containing polyacrylamide?

The European Union (EU) has regulations that limits the amount of acrylamide allowed in products containing polyacrylamide. The United States and Australia do not currently regulate this chemical, it is permitted for use without restrictions and without basic product safety tests.

How many uses of polyacrylamide are there in 2022?

Generally, there has been an increase in frequency of use since the last review in 2005. In 2022, FDA VCRP data indicate that Polyacrylamide has 552 reported uses. Of note, reported use near the eye has increased from 2 in 2005 to 58 in 2022, although the reported concentration for this use category has not changed significantly.