Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer

INCI: ETHYLENE/SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (polymer)
Function
Binding agent, film former, viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR reviewed acrylates copolymers as 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

Control residual acrylic acid and sodium acrylate monomer levels; inhalation exposure from spray products must be evaluated if used in aerosolized formats

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Control residual acrylic acid and sodium acrylate monomer levels; inhalation exposure from spray products must be evaluated if used in aerosolized formats The EU classifies Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer functions as: Binding agent, film former, viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate 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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