Is Acrylates Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Acrylates Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 3 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Acrylates Crosspolymer
Also known as: Acrylic acid, polymers, Acrylic acid homopolymer, Acrylic acid polymer, Acrylic acid resin, Poly(acrylic acid)-butyl acrylate-2-hydroxyethyl acrylate copolymer complex (+15 more)
INCI: ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER
Acrylates Crosspolymer (CAS 9003-01-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, Film Former, Viscosity Controlling (Thickener), Emulsion Stabilizer. Reported NOAEL =53 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ECHA); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Acrylates Crosspolymer is classified GHS Danger (H315, H319, H335, H340, H350) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Absorbent, Film Former, Viscosity Controlling (Thickener), Emulsion Stabilizer
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed in FDA 21 CFR restricted/prohibited lists; used in cosmetics as thickener and film former; CIR concluded safe in present practices of use when not polymerized in benzene
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acrylates Crosspolymer.
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Toxicological Studies
3 study endpoints found for Acrylates Crosspolymer. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =53 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ECHA |
| NOAEL | =240 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ECHA |
| NOAEL | =460 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ECHA |
IARC Carcinogenicity
International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) monograph evaluation.
IARC Group
3
Volume
19, Sup 7
Evaluation Year
1987
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Binder
Biocide
Chelating agent
Corrosion inhibitor
Defoamer
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Film former
Flow promoter
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Acrylates Crosspolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
residual-monomer-concern
benzene-impurity-risk-if-solvent-polymerized
ewg-contamination-concern
limited-data-availability
epa_safer_alternative
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Acrylates Crosspolymer by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
3
Lowest NOAEL
53 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
460 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Known Synonyms
Acrylic acid, polymers
Acrylic acid homopolymer
Acrylic acid polymer
Acrylic acid resin
Poly(acrylic acid)-butyl acrylate-2-hydroxyethyl acrylate copolymer complex
2-Propenic acid homopolymer, Polyacrylic acid, Carboxypolymethylene
Poly(acrylic acid)
2-Propenoic Acid, Polymer
ACRYLIC ACID, OLIGOMERS
POLYACRYLATE
POLYACRYLIC ACID HOMOPOLYMER
Alcosperse 409
Alcoprint PTF-Z 328
Aquatreat AR 4
Aqualic HL 415
Carboxypolymethylene
Synocure 866EEP75
Three Bond 1131
Versicol E 15
Turfine P 20
Chemical Function
Dispersing agent
Binder
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
CEDI
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care - liniment
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acrylates Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Acrylates Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acrylates Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Acrylates Crosspolymer functions as: Absorbent, Film Former, Viscosity Controlling (Thickener), Emulsion Stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-01-4.
What is the NOAEL for Acrylates Crosspolymer?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Acrylates Crosspolymer is =53 mg/kg bw/day based on a reproduction developmental study via oral route in Rat. A total of 3 study endpoints are available. Source: ECHA.
Is Acrylates Crosspolymer used outside cosmetics?
Acrylates Crosspolymer also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Acrylates Crosspolymer have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Acrylates Crosspolymer is classified GHS Danger (H315, H319, H335, H340, H350) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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