Polyethylhexyl Acrylate

INCI: POLYETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE

CAS Number
25103-74-6
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific CIR review of the polymer; acrylate copolymers generally assessed safe by CIR when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer (2-ethylhexyl acrylate) is classified H317 skin sensitizer; must verify residual monomer content per GMP

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyethylhexyl Acrylate safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer (2-ethylhexyl acrylate) is classified H317 skin sensitizer; must verify residual monomer content per GMP The EU classifies Polyethylhexyl Acrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyethylhexyl Acrylate allowed in the EU?

Polyethylhexyl Acrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyethylhexyl Acrylate do in cosmetics?

Polyethylhexyl Acrylate functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25103-74-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyethylhexyl Acrylate?

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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