Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Acrylonitrile/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

INCI: ACRYLONITRILE/GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric; no single CAS in public databases)
Function
Bulking agent / film forming (crosslinked microsphere technology)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; no CIR review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Acrylonitrile monomer has IARC Group 1 carcinogenic classification; glycol dimethacrylate crosslinker is a known skin sensitizer in dental and occupational settings, requiring controlled residual monomer levels in the final polymer.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylonitrile/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Acrylonitrile monomer has IARC Group 1 carcinogenic classification; glycol dimethacrylate crosslinker is a known skin sensitizer in dental and occupational settings, requiring controlled residual monomer levels in the final polymer. The EU classifies Acrylonitrile/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acrylonitrile/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylonitrile/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylonitrile/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylonitrile/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Bulking agent / film forming (crosslinked microsphere technology). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric; no single CAS in public databases).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylonitrile/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer?

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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