Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer

INCI: ETHYLENE/METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned single CAS (COSING REF: 56076)
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted - CIR-reviewed within the acrylates copolymers group; safe when formulated to avoid irritation

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Residual methyl/ethyl methacrylate monomer must be controlled as a sensitizer; formulate to avoid irritation per CIR review.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual methyl/ethyl methacrylate monomer must be controlled as a sensitizer; formulate to avoid irritation per CIR review. The EU classifies Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned single CAS (COSING REF: 56076).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylene/Methacrylate 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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