Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/METHOXYETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR 2002 final report and 2018 amended review concluded acrylates copolymers safe as used when formulated to avoid irritation. Key concern is residual HEA and methoxyethyl acrylate monomers — request CoA with monomer residue data from supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
CIR 2002 final report and 2018 amended review concluded acrylates copolymers safe as used when formulated to avoid irritation. Key concern is residual HEA and methoxyethyl acrylate monomers — request CoA with monomer residue data from supplier. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric ingredient).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate 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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