Polyethylene/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolyol

INCI: POLYETHYLENE/ISOPROPYL MALEATE/MA COPOLYOL

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned in CosIng
Function
Emulsifying, Viscosity controlling, Film forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; general cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Maleic anhydride residual monomer is corrosive and sensitizing; request CoA with free MA monomer levels; isopropyl ester component generally well-tolerated.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyethylene/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolyol safe in cosmetics?

Maleic anhydride residual monomer is corrosive and sensitizing; request CoA with free MA monomer levels; isopropyl ester component generally well-tolerated. The EU classifies Polyethylene/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolyol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyethylene/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolyol allowed in the EU?

Polyethylene/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolyol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyethylene/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolyol do in cosmetics?

Polyethylene/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolyol functions as: Emulsifying, Viscosity controlling, Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyethylene/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolyol?

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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