Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer

INCI: METHACRYLOYL ETHYL BETAINE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

CAS Number
87435-35-6
Function
Antistatic, film forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited or restricted; permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Low hazard profile due to amphoteric (betaine) character, which generally reduces irritation potential. Standard residual monomer controls apply. Amphoteric polymer combining zwitterionic betaine segments with acrylate backbone. This dual-charge architecture provides conditioning properties alongside film-forming capability - rare in a single polymer. Particularly effective in formulations requiring both hold and softness without buildup

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Low hazard profile due to amphoteric (betaine) character, which generally reduces irritation potential. Standard residual monomer controls apply. Amphoteric polymer combining zwitterionic betaine segments with acrylate backbone. This dual-charge architecture provides conditioning properties alongside film-forming capability - rare in a single polymer. Particularly effective in formulations requiring both hold and softness without buildup The EU classifies Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer functions as: Antistatic, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 87435-35-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer?

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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