Is C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate safe in cosmetics?
C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate
INCI: C3-11 ALKYL ACRYLATE
C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate (CAS Not publicly assigned (monomer mixture descriptor)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film Former / Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (monomer mixture descriptor)
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Function
Film Former / Viscosity Controlling
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restriction; CIR has reviewed acrylate copolymers broadly but not this specific monomer descriptor independently
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for C3-11 Alkyl Acrylate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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