Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-10 Maleate/Styrene Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/METHOXY PEG-10 MALEATE/STYRENE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; CIR: safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Copolymer film former; residual styrene (CMR Cat 2) and PEG-derived impurities (1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide) from ethoxylation require testing and control.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-10 Maleate/Styrene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Copolymer film former; residual styrene (CMR Cat 2) and PEG-derived impurities (1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide) from ethoxylation require testing and control. The EU classifies Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-10 Maleate/Styrene Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-10 Maleate/Styrene Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-10 Maleate/Styrene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-10 Maleate/Styrene Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-10 Maleate/Styrene Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-10 Maleate/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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