Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
INCI: BUTYL ACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
HEMA residual monomer is a significant flag — 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate is a documented contact allergen, especially relevant for nail technicians; residual HEMA must be verified at batch level
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
HEMA residual monomer is a significant flag — 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate is a documented contact allergen, especially relevant for nail technicians; residual HEMA must be verified at batch level The EU classifies Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (polymer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Copolymer?
adequate 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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