Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/STYRENE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
25153-46-2 (ethylhexyl acrylate-styrene copolymer)
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually CIR-reviewed; styrene-containing acrylates copolymers were separated from the main CIR report for separate review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual styrene monomer is IARC Group 2A (possibly carcinogenic to humans); monomer purity must be controlled.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Residual styrene monomer is IARC Group 2A (possibly carcinogenic to humans); monomer purity must be controlled. The EU classifies Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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

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

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

Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25153-46-2 (ethylhexyl acrylate-styrene copolymer).

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