Is C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylate
INCI: C12-13 ALKYL METHACRYLATE
C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylate (CAS Not uniquely assigned as standalone monomer (typically appears as copolymer component)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former, Viscosity increasing agent (primarily used in copolymer form). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned as standalone monomer (typically appears as copolymer component)
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Function
Film former, Viscosity increasing agent (primarily used in copolymer form)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Conditional — acceptable only with verified low residual monomer content
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylate functions as: Film former, Viscosity increasing agent (primarily used in copolymer form). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned as standalone monomer (typically appears as copolymer component).
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