Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer
INCI: ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains formaldehyde-origin backbone (oxymethylene = formaldehyde polymer). Must verify free formaldehyde release levels for EU Annex V compliance (<0.05% in oral products, <0.2% in other products).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Contains formaldehyde-origin backbone (oxymethylene = formaldehyde polymer). Must verify free formaldehyde release levels for EU Annex V compliance (<0.05% in oral products, <0.2% in other products). The EU classifies Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned to the base copolymer; hydrogenated version: 68441-62-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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