Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer

INCI: HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
68441-83-8
Function
Binding agent, nail conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; not listed in 21 CFR ยง700.11โ€“700.35 prohibited/restricted lists

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Formaldehyde-derived monomer: residual free formaldehyde must be controlled below 0.05% (EU Annex V entry 5 threshold for preservation); intended for nail-only use limits exposure

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Formaldehyde-derived monomer: residual free formaldehyde must be controlled below 0.05% (EU Annex V entry 5 threshold for preservation); intended for nail-only use limits exposure The EU classifies Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer functions as: Binding agent, nail conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68441-83-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene 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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