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CORN STARCH/ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER.

Valuable / ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR FIXING, LIGHT STABILIZER

This versatile copolymer acts primarily as a film-forming agent, creating a protective yet soft barrier on the skin. It also functions as an effective binder and thickening agent, enhancing the texture and stability of cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Film-forming agent Thickening agent Binder Hair fixative Antistatic agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin-conditioning agent Dispersing agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

CORN STARCH/ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER forms a cohesive, smooth film upon application, contributing to a soft and improved skin feel. Its polymeric structure allows it to bind ingredients, increase the viscosity of liquid formulations, and stabilize emulsions, potentially boosting water resistance in the final product.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 2 – 8
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient exhibits pH-responsive swelling-deswelling behavior, maintaining stability and functionality within a pH range of 2 to 8. Formulators must adhere strictly to good manufacturing practices to ensure the acrylamide monomer concentration in the finished product remains below 5 ppm.

Conflicts

  • Nitrosating systems (as a general precaution for polyacrylamides)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Max tested
2%
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deemed acrylamide/acrylate copolymers, including CORN STARCH/ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER, safe for use in cosmetics, provided that the concentration of residual acrylamide monomer does not exceed 5 ppm in the formulation. The European Commission's SCCS further specifies a maximum residual acrylamide content of 0.1 mg/kg for leave-on body care products and 0.5 mg/kg for other cosmetic products. It is approved for use in bath products up to 2% and has received FDA approval as an indirect, direct, and secondary food additive, as well as a boiler water additive.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

CORN STARCH/ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER is a valuable multi-functional ingredient, enhancing texture, film-forming properties, and skin feel across various formulations, provided strict adherence to established safety limits for acrylamide monomer content.

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