Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (variable-composition polymer)
Function
Film former
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; CIR-reviewed - safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Ethylhexyl acrylate monomer is a known skin irritant/sensitizer at high concentrations - residual monomer control critical; dimethicone component generally well-tolerated

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl acrylate monomer is a known skin irritant/sensitizer at high concentrations - residual monomer control critical; dimethicone component generally well-tolerated The EU classifies Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer functions as: Film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (variable-composition polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer?

not established 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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