Is Butadiene/Acrylonitrile Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Butadiene/Acrylonitrile Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Butadiene/Acrylonitrile Copolymer
Also known as: Acrylonitrile/Butadiene copolymer, 2-Propenenitrile, polymer with 1,3-butadiene, Acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer conforming to 21 CFR 180.22, minimum average molecular weight (in amu), 1,000
INCI: BUTADIENE/ACRYLONITRILE COPOLYMER
Butadiene/Acrylonitrile Copolymer (CAS 9003-18-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Safety Rating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butadiene/Acrylonitrile Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Film former
Plasticizer
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Butadiene/Acrylonitrile Copolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
Acrylonitrile/Butadiene copolymer
2-Propenenitrile, polymer with 1,3-butadiene
Acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer conforming to 21 CFR 180.22, minimum average molecular weight (in amu), 1,000
Chemical Function
Film former
Viscosity modifier
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Plasticizer
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butadiene/Acrylonitrile Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Butadiene/Acrylonitrile Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butadiene/Acrylonitrile Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Butadiene/Acrylonitrile Copolymer functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-18-3.
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