Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/HEMA/Styrene Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/HEMA/STYRENE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (polymer)
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually CIR-reviewed; class-covered by acrylates copolymers safety assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Polymer copolymer with restricted HEMA monomer and styrene classified as possibly carcinogenic (IARC Group 2A); residual monomer levels must be verified via GC-MS.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/HEMA/Styrene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Polymer copolymer with restricted HEMA monomer and styrene classified as possibly carcinogenic (IARC Group 2A); residual monomer levels must be verified via GC-MS. The EU classifies Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/HEMA/Styrene Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/HEMA/Styrene Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/HEMA/Styrene Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/HEMA/Styrene Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/HEMA/Styrene Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/HEMA/Styrene 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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