Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

INCI: METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
25777-71-3 (also referenced as 9010-88-2)
Function
Film-forming, texture enhancing, oil control/mattifying, bulking agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed โ€” safe as used (2019 reaffirmation); surveyed use at 0.39โ€“1.6%

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer content must be controlled โ€” free methyl methacrylate monomer is a known sensitizer and respiratory irritant; EU mandates โ‰ค5 ppm residual monomer; always verify CoA for residual monomer levels

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer content must be controlled โ€” free methyl methacrylate monomer is a known sensitizer and respiratory irritant; EU mandates โ‰ค5 ppm residual monomer; always verify CoA for residual monomer levels The EU classifies Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Film-forming, texture enhancing, oil control/mattifying, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25777-71-3 (also referenced as 9010-88-2).

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl 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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