Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLONITRILE/METHACRYLONITRILE/METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (proprietary polymeric composition)
Function
Film forming, opacifying (expandable microsphere applications)
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

Copolymer contains acrylonitrile (IARC Group 1 carcinogen) and methacrylonitrile (acute toxicity, cyanide-releasing potential); MMA monomer is a contact allergen. Stringent residual monomer specifications are critical for safety.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Copolymer contains acrylonitrile (IARC Group 1 carcinogen) and methacrylonitrile (acute toxicity, cyanide-releasing potential); MMA monomer is a contact allergen. Stringent residual monomer specifications are critical for safety. The EU classifies Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film forming, opacifying (expandable microsphere applications). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (proprietary polymeric composition).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate 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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