Polyacrylic Acid

CAS Number: 9003-01-4

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Industrial uses

Description:

Polyacrylic acid is a synthetic polymer. It is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in personal care products and as an absorbent material in products such as diapers and menstrual pads. Contamination with residual acrylamide is a potential concern.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Genotoxicity

May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

Contaminants:

Acrylamide

References

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