Dicyclopentadiene/t-Butylcresol Copolymer

INCI: DICYCLOPENTADIENE/T-BUTYLCRESOL COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer)
Function
Film forming, antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no FDA prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

t-Butylcresol monomer is a potential skin sensitizer with flagged endocrine activity concerns; residual monomer specification is essential; no CIR or SCCS review available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dicyclopentadiene/t-Butylcresol Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

t-Butylcresol monomer is a potential skin sensitizer with flagged endocrine activity concerns; residual monomer specification is essential; no CIR or SCCS review available. The EU classifies Dicyclopentadiene/t-Butylcresol Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dicyclopentadiene/t-Butylcresol Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Dicyclopentadiene/t-Butylcresol Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dicyclopentadiene/t-Butylcresol Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Dicyclopentadiene/t-Butylcresol Copolymer functions as: Film forming, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dicyclopentadiene/t-Butylcresol 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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