Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual monomer content is critical — request Certificate of Analysis with free ethyl acrylate monomer levels; ethyl acrylate monomer is a skin sensitizer and IARC Group 2B carcinogen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyethylacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Residual monomer content is critical — request Certificate of Analysis with free ethyl acrylate monomer levels; ethyl acrylate monomer is a skin sensitizer and IARC Group 2B carcinogen. The EU classifies Polyethylacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyethylacrylate allowed in the EU?
Polyethylacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyethylacrylate do in cosmetics?
Polyethylacrylate functions as: Film forming, Binding agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-32-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyethylacrylate?
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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