Is Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
INCI: ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (CAS 96554-67-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Thickener, emulsion stabilizer, film former, viscosity controller, suspending. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Thickener, emulsion stabilizer, film former, viscosity controller, suspending agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not independently regulated by FDA; CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used (2017). GRAS-equivalent status for cosmetic use.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer.
Regulatory Flags
cir-safe-as-used
ewg-low-hazard
synthetic-polymer
not-eu-restricted
large-molecule-low-absorption
sensitization-rare
thickener
emulsion-stabilizer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Thickener, emulsion stabilizer, film former, viscosity controller, suspending agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 96554-67-5.
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