Ethylhexyl Ester of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/MA Copolymer

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL ESTER OF TETRADECENE/HEXADECENE/MA COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (copolymer; INCI-only designation)
Function
Film Former / Viscosity Controlling / Emulsion Stabilizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

No CIR or SCCS review identified. Copolymer of maleic anhydride (MA) โ€” confirm complete esterification and absence of residual free maleic anhydride, which is a skin/eye irritant. Supplier Certificate of Analysis and toxicological summary required for CPSR.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Ester of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/MA Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

No CIR or SCCS review identified. Copolymer of maleic anhydride (MA) โ€” confirm complete esterification and absence of residual free maleic anhydride, which is a skin/eye irritant. Supplier Certificate of Analysis and toxicological summary required for CPSR. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Ester of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/MA Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethylhexyl Ester of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/MA Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Ethylhexyl Ester of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/MA Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethylhexyl Ester of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/MA Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Ester of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/MA Copolymer functions as: Film Former / Viscosity Controlling / Emulsion Stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (copolymer; INCI-only designation).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Ester of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/MA Copolymer?

not established 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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