Hydroxyethyl/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Butyl Acrylate Copolymer
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL/METHOXYETHYL ACRYLATE/BUTYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual monomer concerns present; butyl acrylate monomer is a known skin sensitizer at elevated levels — residual monomer specification critical
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethyl/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Butyl Acrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Residual monomer concerns present; butyl acrylate monomer is a known skin sensitizer at elevated levels — residual monomer specification critical The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Butyl Acrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydroxyethyl/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Butyl Acrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethyl/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Butyl Acrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethyl/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Butyl Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Butyl Acrylate Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl/Methoxyethyl Acrylate/Butyl 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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