Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Copolymer may contain residual maleic anhydride hydrolysis products; mechanical irritation possible from solid form; acrylic acid impurity up to 600 ppm under degradation conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylene/MA Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Copolymer may contain residual maleic anhydride hydrolysis products; mechanical irritation possible from solid form; acrylic acid impurity up to 600 ppm under degradation conditions. The EU classifies Ethylene/MA Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ethylene/MA Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Ethylene/MA Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylene/MA Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Ethylene/MA Copolymer functions as: Film forming; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9006-26-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylene/MA Copolymer?
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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