Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/STEARETH-50 ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (no unique CAS in CIR or CosIng)
Function
Viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Included in original CIR acrylates copolymer report (2002) and 2018 re-review โ€” safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PEG-ethoxylated component requires 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurity screening; limited ingredient-specific toxicology data available from CIR review.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

PEG-ethoxylated component requires 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurity screening; limited ingredient-specific toxicology data available from CIR review. The EU classifies Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer functions as: Viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (no unique CAS in CIR or CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/Steareth-50 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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