Potassium Acrylates Copolymer

INCI: POTASSIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

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

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration 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 content control required; microplastic classification under EU ECHA framework; formulate to avoid irritation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Acrylates Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer content control required; microplastic classification under EU ECHA framework; formulate to avoid irritation The EU classifies Potassium Acrylates Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Acrylates Copolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Acrylates Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Potassium Acrylates Copolymer functions as: Film forming, viscosity increasing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Acrylates 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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