Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

INCI: METHYL METHACRYLATE/GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
No CAS assigned
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - CIR Expert Panel concluded safe for cosmetic use based on medical device safety data and low residual monomer levels

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual MMA monomer is the primary concern, but CIR review confirmed safety given that PMMA is already approved for implantable medical devices (bone cement, dermal fillers) with far greater systemic exposure. Crosslinked copolymer of methyl methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate; insoluble in both water and oil; provides texture enhancement, soft-focus effects, and improved product adherence

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual MMA monomer is the primary concern, but CIR review confirmed safety given that PMMA is already approved for implantable medical devices (bone cement, dermal fillers) with far greater systemic exposure. Crosslinked copolymer of methyl methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate; insoluble in both water and oil; provides texture enhancement, soft-focus effects, and improved product adherence The EU classifies Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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

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

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

Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No CAS assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate 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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