Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Melamine/Resorcinol/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

INCI: MELAMINE/RESORCINOL/ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/PEG-6 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (proprietary crosspolymer)
Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling, texture modifier
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 1.25%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Polymers generally exempt; residual monomer levels must meet general safety requirements

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Melamine monomer is EU Annex II prohibited; residual free melamine must be demonstrated below detectable limits in CPSR. Resorcinol restricted to hair dye applications at maximum 1.25%. No standalone SCCS safety assessment exists for this crosspolymer. Independent toxicological review and residual monomer testing required before EU market placement.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melamine/Resorcinol/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Melamine monomer is EU Annex II prohibited; residual free melamine must be demonstrated below detectable limits in CPSR. Resorcinol restricted to hair dye applications at maximum 1.25%. No standalone SCCS safety assessment exists for this crosspolymer. Independent toxicological review and residual monomer testing required before EU market placement. The EU classifies Melamine/Resorcinol/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Melamine/Resorcinol/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Melamine/Resorcinol/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1.25%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Melamine/Resorcinol/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Melamine/Resorcinol/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling, texture modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (proprietary crosspolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Melamine/Resorcinol/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer?

not established 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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