Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate/VP Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/STEARYL METHACRYLATE/VP COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Film forming, hair fixing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not included in the CIR 2018 acrylates copolymer report. VP-containing copolymers were explicitly excluded and routed to a separate ongoing VP copolymers safety assessment.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

VP (vinylpyrrolidone) component under separate CIR review; residual VP monomer must be controlled; formulator must verify current CIR status for VP copolymers.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate/VP Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

VP (vinylpyrrolidone) component under separate CIR review; residual VP monomer must be controlled; formulator must verify current CIR status for VP copolymers. The EU classifies Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate/VP Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate/VP Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate/VP Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate/VP Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate/VP Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate/VP 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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