Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Copolymer

INCI: FERROCENYLMETHYL METHACRYLATE/METHACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (polymer — no single CAS)
Function
Skin Conditioning; UV Filter
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted by default; no FDA monograph or CIR review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer (ferrocenylmethyl methacrylate) limits must be specified and controlled; UV filter claim requires Annex VI listing in EU; synthetic origin; no SCCS opinion published; requires full toxicological dossier

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer (ferrocenylmethyl methacrylate) limits must be specified and controlled; UV filter claim requires Annex VI listing in EU; synthetic origin; no SCCS opinion published; requires full toxicological dossier The EU classifies Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Copolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Copolymer functions as: Skin Conditioning; UV Filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (polymer — no single CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid 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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