Ammonium VA/Crotonic Acid Copolymer

INCI: AMMONIUM VA/CROTONIC ACID COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not consistently assigned (polymer)
Function
Antistatic, film forming, hair fixing; similar profile to VA/Acrylates copolymer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; covered under CIR review of acrylates/VA copolymers family

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer considerations apply, including crotonic acid residuals. Generally considered one of the mildest film-forming polymers available.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium VA/Crotonic Acid Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer considerations apply, including crotonic acid residuals. Generally considered one of the mildest film-forming polymers available. The EU classifies Ammonium VA/Crotonic Acid Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Ammonium VA/Crotonic Acid Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Ammonium VA/Crotonic Acid Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium VA/Crotonic Acid Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ammonium VA/Crotonic Acid Copolymer functions as: Antistatic, film forming, hair fixing; similar profile to VA/Acrylates copolymer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not consistently assigned (polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium VA/Crotonic Acid 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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