Butyl Methacrylate/Acryloyloxy PG Methacrylate Copolymer

INCI: BUTYL METHACRYLATE/ACRYLOYLOXY PG METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer — no single CAS)
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate — polymer backbone limits systemic exposure

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer levels (butyl methacrylate, acrylic acid) must be controlled to specification limits; monomers are skin sensitizers/irritants if free

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Methacrylate/Acryloyloxy PG Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer levels (butyl methacrylate, acrylic acid) must be controlled to specification limits; monomers are skin sensitizers/irritants if free The EU classifies Butyl Methacrylate/Acryloyloxy PG Methacrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butyl Methacrylate/Acryloyloxy PG Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Butyl Methacrylate/Acryloyloxy PG Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butyl Methacrylate/Acryloyloxy PG Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Butyl Methacrylate/Acryloyloxy PG Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer — no single CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Methacrylate/Acryloyloxy PG Methacrylate 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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