Explained
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
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Polyacrylamide is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.3% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Polyacrylamide is most often found as ingredient number 14 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Polyacrylamide the most:
References
Products with Polyacrylamide
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 36687
- INCI Name: POLYACRYLAMIDE
- EC #: Â -
- All Functions: Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
