Hydrolyzed VA/Vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer
INCI: HYDROLYZED VA/VINYL ACETOACETATE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual monomer content (vinyl acetate, vinyl acetoacetate) must be specified and minimized — vinyl acetate monomer is classified as a possible carcinogen (IARC Group 2B); verify residual monomer levels in CoA; polymer itself poses negligible systemic risk; inhalation risk in spray products should be assessed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed VA/Vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Residual monomer content (vinyl acetate, vinyl acetoacetate) must be specified and minimized — vinyl acetate monomer is classified as a possible carcinogen (IARC Group 2B); verify residual monomer levels in CoA; polymer itself poses negligible systemic risk; inhalation risk in spray products should be assessed The EU classifies Hydrolyzed VA/Vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydrolyzed VA/Vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed VA/Vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed VA/Vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed VA/Vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer functions as: Film forming (synthetic polymer). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed VA/Vinyl Acetoacetate 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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