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Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/HEMA Crosspolymer-2

INCI: ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE/HEMA CROSSPOLYMER-2

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (polymeric ingredient; CosIng Ref No: 94233)
Function
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic use; covered under acrylates copolymer class

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

🟡 Same HEMA residual monomer concern - verify CoA for residual HEMA and other acrylate monomers; relatively newer CosIng entry (Ref 94233)

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/HEMA Crosspolymer-2 safe in cosmetics?

🟡 Same HEMA residual monomer concern - verify CoA for residual HEMA and other acrylate monomers; relatively newer CosIng entry (Ref 94233) The EU classifies Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/HEMA Crosspolymer-2 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/HEMA Crosspolymer-2 allowed in the EU?

Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/HEMA Crosspolymer-2 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/HEMA Crosspolymer-2 do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/HEMA Crosspolymer-2 functions as: Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (polymeric ingredient; CosIng Ref No: 94233).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/HEMA Crosspolymer-2?

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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