Is Acrylates/Methylcellulose Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Acrylates/Methylcellulose Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Acrylates/Methylcellulose Copolymer
INCI: ACRYLATES/METHYLCELLULOSE COPOLYMER
Acrylates/Methylcellulose Copolymer is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former, viscosity-increasing agent, binder, thickener. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Function
Film former, viscosity-increasing agent, binder, thickener
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2018 amended safety assessment covers 126 acrylates copolymers including methylcellulose-modified variants; safe when formulated to be non-irritating; no FDA OTC monograph restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acrylates/Methylcellulose Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acrylates/Methylcellulose Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
synthetic-polymer
film-former
thickener
microplastic-concern
non-biodegradable
eu-microplastics-regulation-2023-2055
residual-monomer-risk
no-individual-cir-entry
cir-class-safe-2018
no-cas-assigned
low-absorption
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acrylates/Methylcellulose Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Acrylates/Methylcellulose Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acrylates/Methylcellulose Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Acrylates/Methylcellulose Copolymer functions as: Film former, viscosity-increasing agent, binder, thickener. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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