Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

INCI: LAURYL METHACRYLATE/GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (crosslinked polymer — no single CAS)
Function
Viscosity controlling; texture enhancer; oil absorber
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR assessed acrylates copolymers as safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Safety depends entirely on residual free monomer content; supplier CoA must confirm residual monomer levels. CIR concluded acrylates copolymers are safe as used.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Safety depends entirely on residual free monomer content; supplier CoA must confirm residual monomer levels. CIR concluded acrylates copolymers are safe as used. The EU classifies Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Viscosity controlling; texture enhancer; oil absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (crosslinked polymer — no single CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer?

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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