Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual monomer limits must be specified (typically <10 ppm acrylic acid). Nitrosamine formation risk from amine-containing copolymer variants. Never used as free monomer in finished product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate safe in cosmetics?
Residual monomer limits must be specified (typically <10 ppm acrylic acid). Nitrosamine formation risk from amine-containing copolymer variants. Never used as free monomer in finished product. The EU classifies C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate allowed in the EU?
C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate do in cosmetics?
C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate functions as: Monomer building block in copolymers; functions as film-forming and hair fixative agent when incorporated into polymeric structures. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (monomer descriptor used in copolymer nomenclature).
What is the Margin of Safety for C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate?
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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