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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
54793-36-1
Function
Film-forming crosslinked polymer; thickener; emulsion stabilizer; suspension aid
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. Rinse-off ban 17 Oct 2027; leave-on ban 17 Oct 2029
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: safe as used for the acrylates copolymer class; crosspolymer forms included in that assessment; FDA oversight via MoCRA product listing

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Effective and generally safe thickener/film former with negligible skin absorption due to crosslinked structure. Use with caution in products for compromised or barrier-disrupted skin due to occlusive film properties. Verify residual free acrylic acid meets EU requirements and comply with EU REACH SPM restriction deadlines: rinse-off ban 17 Oct 2027, leave-on ban 17 Oct 2029.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu-microplastic-restriction reach-2023-2055 leave-on-ban-2029 rinse-off-ban-2027 synthetic-polymer non-biodegradable associative-thickener better-electrolyte-tolerance reformulation-required derogation-5 eu_children_restricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Effective and generally safe thickener/film former with negligible skin absorption due to crosslinked structure. Use with caution in products for compromised or barrier-disrupted skin due to occlusive film properties. Verify residual free acrylic acid meets EU requirements and comply with EU REACH SPM restriction deadlines: rinse-off ban 17 Oct 2027, leave-on ban 17 Oct 2029. The EU classifies Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Rinse-off ban 17 Oct 2027; leave-on ban 17 Oct 2029. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Film-forming crosslinked polymer; thickener; emulsion stabilizer; suspension aid. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 54793-36-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer?

adequate 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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