Poly(Benzotriazolylhydroxyphenethyl Methacrylate)
INCI: POLY(BENZOTRIAZOLYLHYDROXYPHENETHYL METHACRYLATE)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual monomer (benzotriazolyl methacrylate) must be specified and controlled; not authorized as an EU UV filter. Labeling a product with UV claims using only this ingredient would be non-compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poly(Benzotriazolylhydroxyphenethyl Methacrylate) safe in cosmetics?
Residual monomer (benzotriazolyl methacrylate) must be specified and controlled; not authorized as an EU UV filter. Labeling a product with UV claims using only this ingredient would be non-compliant. The EU classifies Poly(Benzotriazolylhydroxyphenethyl Methacrylate) as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Poly(Benzotriazolylhydroxyphenethyl Methacrylate) allowed in the EU?
Poly(Benzotriazolylhydroxyphenethyl Methacrylate) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Poly(Benzotriazolylhydroxyphenethyl Methacrylate) do in cosmetics?
Poly(Benzotriazolylhydroxyphenethyl Methacrylate) functions as: UV absorber (polymeric); film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer); monomer CAS 96478-09-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Poly(Benzotriazolylhydroxyphenethyl Methacrylate)?
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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