Allowed in EU

N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide

A cosmetic ingredient used as not reported in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Bis(acrylamido)methane; Methylene-bis-acrylamide; N,N'-Methylendiacrylamid; N,N'-METHYLENEBIS(ACRYLAMIDE); N,N'-methylenebis-2-propenamide; N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide; N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide [for Electrophoresis]; N,N'-Methylenediacrylamide; N,N-Methylenbisacrylamide; N,N`-Methylene-bisacrylamide; N-[(prop-2-enamido)methyl]prop-2-enamide; N-[(prop-2-enoylamino)methyl]prop-2-e; N-[(Prop-2-enoylamino)methyl]prop-2-enamide; N-[(Prop-2-enoylamino)methyl]prop-2-enamide; Wasmer MBA

What does it do?

N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Not reported

    function not declared in the EU CosIng database — the substance is approved for cosmetic use, but no specific role has been categorised

EU regulatory status

N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide?

N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bis(acrylamido)methane; Methylene-bis-acrylamide; N,N'-Methylendiacrylamid; N,N'-METHYLENEBIS(ACRYLAMIDE); N,N'-methylenebis-2-propenamide; N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide; N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide [for Electrophoresis]; N,N'-Methylenediacrylamide; N,N-Methylenbisacrylamide; N,N`-Methylene-bisacrylamide; N-[(prop-2-enamido)methyl]prop-2-enamide; N-[(prop-2-enoylamino)methyl]prop-2-e; N-[(Prop-2-enoylamino)methyl]prop-2-enamide; N-[(Prop-2-enoylamino)methyl]prop-2-enamide; Wasmer MBA

Is N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide do in cosmetic products?

N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: not reported.

What is the CAS number of N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for N,n'-Methylenebisacrylamide is 110-26-9.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 25/04/2019