Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

INCI: CROTONIC ACID/VINYL C8-12 ISOALKYL ESTERS/VA/BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Proprietary polymer — no single CAS assigned
Function
Film forming; hair fixative; texture enhancer (silicone-organic hybrid copolymer)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction. Falls under polymer exemption principles

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Restricted polymer requiring specification and testing for residual crotonic acid (<0.1%), residual vinyl acetate (<0.01%), and residual crotonaldehyde (zero tolerance). Supplier CoA with residual monomer data mandatory for CPSR.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Restricted polymer requiring specification and testing for residual crotonic acid (<0.1%), residual vinyl acetate (<0.01%), and residual crotonaldehyde (zero tolerance). Supplier CoA with residual monomer data mandatory for CPSR. The EU classifies Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Film forming; hair fixative; texture enhancer (silicone-organic hybrid copolymer). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Proprietary polymer — no single CAS assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer?

adequate 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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