Is Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer
Also known as: Acetophenone, formaldehyde copolymer, hydrogenated, POLYMER, FORMALDEHYDE WITH 1-PHENYLETHANONE, HYDROGENATED, maldehyde polycondensate modified by hydrogenation
INCI: HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER
Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer (CAS 68441-83-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding agent, nail conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding agent, nail conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; not listed in 21 CFR §700.11–700.35 prohibited/restricted lists
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer.
Known Synonyms
Acetophenone, formaldehyde copolymer, hydrogenated
POLYMER, FORMALDEHYDE WITH 1-PHENYLETHANONE, HYDROGENATED
maldehyde polycondensate modified by hydrogenation
Chemical Function
Binder
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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