Potassium Acrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphate Copolymer

INCI: POTASSIUM ACRYLATE/METHACRYLOYLOXYETHYL PHOSPHATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (copolymer)
Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Falls under CIR acrylates copolymers family โ€” safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer levels (acrylic acid, methacrylic acid) must meet specifications; methacrylic acid is absorbed through mucous membranes so avoid aerosolized forms

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Acrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer levels (acrylic acid, methacrylic acid) must meet specifications; methacrylic acid is absorbed through mucous membranes so avoid aerosolized forms The EU classifies Potassium Acrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Acrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Potassium Acrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Acrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Potassium Acrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphate Copolymer functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Acrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphate Copolymer?

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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