Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL METHACRYLATE/METHYL METHACRYLATE/VP COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Polymer — no single CAS; monomers include CAS 688-84-6 (ethylhexyl methacrylate), 80-62-6 (methyl methacrylate), 88-12-0 (VP)
Function
Film former, hair fixative, viscosity modifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR polymer safety depends on residual monomer content

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual ethylhexyl methacrylate monomer is a known sensitizer and VP monomer (vinylpyrrolidone) is a suspected carcinogen if residual levels are high. Require Certificate of Analysis from supplier specifying residual monomer levels and hair spray inhalation exposure requires additional risk assessment.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual ethylhexyl methacrylate monomer is a known sensitizer and VP monomer (vinylpyrrolidone) is a suspected carcinogen if residual levels are high. Require Certificate of Analysis from supplier specifying residual monomer levels and hair spray inhalation exposure requires additional risk assessment. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer functions as: Film former, hair fixative, viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Polymer — no single CAS; monomers include CAS 688-84-6 (ethylhexyl methacrylate), 80-62-6 (methyl methacrylate), 88-12-0 (VP).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP 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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