Is Cetearyl Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Methacrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetearyl Methacrylate
INCI: CETEARYL METHACRYLATE
Cetearyl Methacrylate (CAS Not specifically assigned (typically used as copolymer component)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, 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 specifically assigned (typically used as copolymer component)
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Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; acrylate/methacrylate copolymers reviewed by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetearyl Methacrylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetearyl Methacrylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearyl Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
Cetearyl Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetearyl Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Methacrylate functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (typically used as copolymer component).
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