Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Perfluorooctyl Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer ⚠️

INCI: ACRYLATES/METHOXY PEG-23 METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYL ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not explicitly restricted at federal level; CIR reviewed as part of acrylates family. No current FDA ban on PFAS in cosmetics, but state-level bans emerging.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

This is a PFAS-containing ingredient with perfluorooctyl ethyl acrylate (C8 perfluorinated monomer). Already banned in France as of January 2026 with EU-wide REACH restriction proposals in progress. Environmental persistence, bioaccumulation potential, and emerging regulatory pressure make this a formulation liability for EU/EEA markets. Immediate reformulation recommended.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Perfluorooctyl Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer ⚠️ safe in cosmetics?

This is a PFAS-containing ingredient with perfluorooctyl ethyl acrylate (C8 perfluorinated monomer). Already banned in France as of January 2026 with EU-wide REACH restriction proposals in progress. Environmental persistence, bioaccumulation potential, and emerging regulatory pressure make this a formulation liability for EU/EEA markets. Immediate reformulation recommended. The EU classifies Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Perfluorooctyl Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer ⚠️ as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Perfluorooctyl Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer ⚠️ allowed in the EU?

Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Perfluorooctyl Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer ⚠️ EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Perfluorooctyl Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer ⚠️ do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Perfluorooctyl Ethyl Acrylate 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-23 Methacrylate/Perfluorooctyl Ethyl 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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