Polyacrylamide
(in 4,742 products)

About:

Functions:

1. Antistatic Agent - Reduces or eliminates the build up of static electricity.

2. Film-Forming Agent - Leaves a coating on the surface of skin/hair

3. Hair Fixative - Sets the hairstyle in place and prevents hair frizziness

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Scientific References:

Regulatory References:

1. South Korea - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Prohibited/Restricted Chemicals

- Ref: 1168

2. EU CosIng Annex III, SUBSTANCES WITH RESTRICTIONS IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2018]

- Ref: III/66

3. US FDA Food Additives Status List [2018]

- Polyacrylamide

1. Toxic if swallowed (H301)

2. Harmful if swallowed (H302)

3. Harmful in contact with skin (H312)

4. Causes skin irritation (H315)

5. May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317)

6. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)

7. Harmful if inhaled (H332)

8. May cause genetic defects (H340)

9. May cause cancer (H350)

10. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (H361)

11. Suspected of damaging fertility (H361f)

12. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372)

13. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H373)