Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VP/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/VP/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (proprietary copolymer)
Function
Film former, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” falls within CIR acrylates copolymers group review (safe when formulated to be non-irritating, 2018)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer concerns exist for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone components; dimethicone methacrylate is generally well tolerated. Safety assessment based on copolymer class data rather than ingredient-specific data.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VP/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer concerns exist for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone components; dimethicone methacrylate is generally well tolerated. Safety assessment based on copolymer class data rather than ingredient-specific data. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VP/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VP/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VP/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VP/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VP/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film former, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (proprietary copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VP/Dimethicone 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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