Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer

INCI: HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/METHOXYETHYL ACRYLATE/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric ingredient)
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” falls under CIR acrylates copolymer family review (safe when formulated to avoid irritation)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Tertiary copolymer with three acrylate monomers โ€” all three residual monomers must be controlled. Ethylhexyl acrylate is a known skin sensitizer. Same CIR framework applies.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Tertiary copolymer with three acrylate monomers โ€” all three residual monomers must be controlled. Ethylhexyl acrylate is a known skin sensitizer. Same CIR framework applies. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Ethylhexyl 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/Ethylhexyl 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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