Is POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE safe in cosmetics?
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Also known as: EC No.: 618-466-4, Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Methacrylic acid methyl ester polymers, Plexiglas, UNII-Z47NNT4J11
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (CAS 9011-14-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Mattifying agent; soft-focus optical diffuser; pore appearance minimizer;. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.01% w/w (solid microparticle form, REACH Annex XVII Entry 78; leave-on ban Oct 16 2029; make-up ban Oct 16 2035). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Mattifying agent; soft-focus optical diffuser; pore appearance minimizer; sebum-absorbing microsphere filler; longevity extender in film former matrix
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.01% w/w (solid microparticle form, REACH Annex XVII Entry 78; leave-on ban Oct 16 2029; make-up ban Oct 16 2035)
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Regulated under FDA microplastics considerations; solid plastic particle; subject to ECHA microplastics restriction review (particles ≥1 µm potentially restricted)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE.
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IARC Carcinogenicity
International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) monograph evaluation.
IARC Group
3
Volume
19, Sup 7
Evaluation Year
1987
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "PMMA - mattifier"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Binder
Degradant/impurity
Filler
Film former
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Solvent
Surface modifier
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE.
Regulatory Flags
opacifier
mattifying
soft-focus
microplastic-check-required
sebum-absorber
echa-microplastics
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
EC No.: 618-466-4
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
Methacrylic acid methyl ester polymers
Plexiglas
UNII-Z47NNT4J11
Chemical Function
Film former
Solvent
Filler
Binder
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care - nails
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bubble bath
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts adhesive; Europe
Europe; Toys and children's products
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE allowed in the EU?
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.01% w/w (solid microparticle form, REACH Annex XVII Entry 78; leave-on ban Oct 16 2029; make-up ban Oct 16 2035). This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE do in cosmetics?
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE functions as: Mattifying agent; soft-focus optical diffuser; pore appearance minimizer; sebum-absorbing microsphere filler; longevity extender in film former matrix. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9011-14-7.
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