Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLONITRILE/METHYL METHACRYLATE/VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
25765-62-8
Function
Gas-filled expandable microspheres for texture improvement and volume enhancement in hair products
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction. Used by L'Orรฉal, Living Proof, and others in commercial products

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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 vinylidene chloride (hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic); methyl methacrylate is a known contact sensitizer. Despite commercial use by major brands, no published CIR or SCCS safety assessment exists for this specific copolymer.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Copolymer contains acrylonitrile (IARC Group 1 carcinogen) and vinylidene chloride (hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic); methyl methacrylate is a known contact sensitizer. Despite commercial use by major brands, no published CIR or SCCS safety assessment exists for this specific copolymer. The EU classifies Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer functions as: Gas-filled expandable microspheres for texture improvement and volume enhancement in hair products. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25765-62-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride 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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