Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
INCI: STEARYL METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYLETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
🚨 Contains C8 perfluorinated chain — PFOA precursor; EU PFAS restriction proposal (universal) pending; likely to be banned/restricted. Avoid for COSMOS/clean beauty positioning
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
🚨 Contains C8 perfluorinated chain — PFOA precursor; EU PFAS restriction proposal (universal) pending; likely to be banned/restricted. Avoid for COSMOS/clean beauty positioning The EU classifies Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film former, water/oil repellent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric).
What is the Margin of Safety for Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate 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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