Is Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
INCI: ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer (CAS 9010-79-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former, viscosity increasing agent, bulking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Film former, viscosity increasing agent, bulking agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions; permitted under general cosmetic framework; food contact cleared via FCN
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Binder
Dispersing agent
Filler
Film former
Hardener
Lubricating agent
Surface modifier
Waterproofing agent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
synthetic-polymer
microplastics-concern
petroleum-derived
not-cosmos-eligible
cir-safe-read-across
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Film former
Filler
Binder
Waterproofing agent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer functions as: Film former, viscosity increasing agent, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9010-79-1.
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