Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer

INCI: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL/GLYCERIN/POLYACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer mixture)
Function
Film former, skin conditioning agent, viscosity modifier, humectant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Subject to polymer exemption rules if meets molecular weight criteria

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Polymer copolymer subject to exemption rules; potential residual acrylic acid monomer requires control below 100 ppm; eye irritation potential noted.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Polymer copolymer subject to exemption rules; potential residual acrylic acid monomer requires control below 100 ppm; eye irritation potential noted. The EU classifies Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer functions as: Film former, skin conditioning agent, viscosity modifier, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid 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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