Is Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
INCI: ACRYLATES/C12-22 ALKYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer (CAS Not assigned (complex copolymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "thickener/emulsion_stabilizer", "polymer_type": "synthetic_copolymer", "chemical_backbone": "acrylic", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "850000-4600000", "ionic_character": "anionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": "transparen…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex copolymer).
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