Is this additive approved by the FDA?

Yes, it appears in FDA food contact substance inventories with citations under 21 CFR sections 173.310 and 176.170.

Does this ingredient have an E number?

No EFSA E number is assigned as it is not evaluated as a typical food additive in the EU.

Is there a JECFA ADI for this copolymer?

No specific JECFA acceptable daily intake has been found for this ingredient.

What types of products might contain this compound?

It may be present in industrial scale control formulations, boiler water treatment products, and similar industrial water additives.

Is this ingredient typically found in food products?

It is not typically used as a direct food ingredient but may be listed for incidental food contact under certain regulatory conditions.

Can this copolymer act as a dispersant?

Yes, its structure enables it to function as a dispersant and scale inhibitor in water treatment contexts.

Does this ingredient have toxicological evaluations?

Specific toxicological evaluations by major food safety bodies for food use are not readily found.

ACRYLIC ACID-2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYL PROPANE SULFONIC ACID COPOLYMER

CAS: 40623-75-4 BOILER WATER ADDITIVE

This compound is a synthetic copolymer used industrially such as in boiler water treatment; it is listed in FDA food contact substance inventories under specified sections 173.310 and 176.170 for incidental use.

Safety & Regulations

FDA

Approved: True
Regulation: 21 CFR 173.310 21 CFR 176.170

EFSA

Notes: No EFSA evaluation found

JECFA

Notes: No JECFA evaluation found

Sources

Found In Products

Industrial Boiler Chemicals
Cooling Water Treatment
Metal Processing Fluids
Industrial Scale Inhibitor
Water Treatment Polymer
Closed Loop Water Additive
Circulating Water Conditioner
Corrosion Inhibitor Blend
pH Stabilization Additive
Heat Transfer Treatment

Other Names

POLY(ACRYLAMIDOMETHYLPROPANESULFONIC ACID-CO-ACRYLIC ACID) ACRYLIC ACID-2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANESULFONIC ACID COPOLYMER POLY(2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANESULFONIC ACID-CO-ACRYLIC ACID) POLY(ACRYLIC ACID-CO-2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANESULFONIC ACID) POLY(2-METHYL-2-((1-OXO-2-PROPENYL)AMINO)-1-PROPANESULFONIC ACID-CO-2-PROPENOIC ACID) 2-PROPENOIC ACID, POLYMER WITH 2-METHYL-2-((1-OXO-2-PROPENYL)AMINO)-1-PROPANESULFONIC ACID 2-METHYL-2-((1-OXO-2-PROPENYL)AMINO)-1-PROPANESULFONIC ACID-2-PROPENOIC ACID COPOLYMER

FAQ

What is ACRYLIC ACID‑2‑ACRYLAMIDO‑2‑METHYL PROPANE SULFONIC ACID COPOLYMER?

It is a synthetic copolymer primarily used for industrial water treatment applications and is...

What is the CAS number of this ingredient?

The CAS number is 40623‑75‑4.

What are common uses of this copolymer?

It is commonly used as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in boiler water and cooling water...

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