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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual monomer content (acrylic acid, alkyl acrylate monomers) must be controlled and documented. Free acrylate monomers are known skin sensitizers. Supplier CoA must specify residual monomer levels. This ingredient typically appears as part of copolymer systems rather than alone — confirm whether it is a monomer descriptor or a polymer INCI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate safe in cosmetics?
Residual monomer content (acrylic acid, alkyl acrylate monomers) must be controlled and documented. Free acrylate monomers are known skin sensitizers. Supplier CoA must specify residual monomer levels. This ingredient typically appears as part of copolymer systems rather than alone — confirm whether it is a monomer descriptor or a polymer INCI. The EU classifies C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate allowed in the EU?
C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate do in cosmetics?
C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate functions as: Film Former / Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (monomer mixture descriptor).
What is the Margin of Safety for C3-11 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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