Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer

INCI: PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCOLS COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not established for the copolymer
Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes VCRP: approximately 470 nail formulations; used at up to 32.8% in nail polish/enamel

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Primarily validated for nail applications; dermal leave-on use requires additional justification due to trimellitic anhydride monomer respiratory sensitization concerns and residual phthalic anhydride risk.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Primarily validated for nail applications; dermal leave-on use requires additional justification due to trimellitic anhydride monomer respiratory sensitization concerns and residual phthalic anhydride risk. The EU classifies Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established for the copolymer.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer?

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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