Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

INCI: ACRYLONITRILE/METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Listed in CosIng without CAS (polymeric crosslinked material)
Function
Expandable hollow microspheres for texture modification
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 (IARC Group 1) and MMA residual monomers present; crosslinking reduces but does not eliminate release risk. Request Certificate of Analysis with residual monomer specification from supplier.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Acrylonitrile (IARC Group 1) and MMA residual monomers present; crosslinking reduces but does not eliminate release risk. Request Certificate of Analysis with residual monomer specification from supplier. The EU classifies Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Expandable hollow microspheres for texture modification. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Listed in CosIng without CAS (polymeric crosslinked material).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate 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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