VA/Crotonates/Methacryloxybenzophenone-1 Copolymer

INCI: VA/CROTONATES/METHACRYLOXYBENZOPHENONE-1 COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not widely published (proprietary polymer)
Function
Film forming, hair fixing, UV absorption (photoprotective polymer)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no specific restriction as hair fixative polymer

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CAUTION: Benzophenone-1 (BP-1) is an endocrine disruptor suspect; ensure covalently bound to polymer backbone with no free BP-1 release; if making UV protection claims, EU Annex VI listing requirements apply; limited published safety data specific to this copolymer

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VA/Crotonates/Methacryloxybenzophenone-1 Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

CAUTION: Benzophenone-1 (BP-1) is an endocrine disruptor suspect; ensure covalently bound to polymer backbone with no free BP-1 release; if making UV protection claims, EU Annex VI listing requirements apply; limited published safety data specific to this copolymer The EU classifies VA/Crotonates/Methacryloxybenzophenone-1 Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is VA/Crotonates/Methacryloxybenzophenone-1 Copolymer allowed in the EU?

VA/Crotonates/Methacryloxybenzophenone-1 Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does VA/Crotonates/Methacryloxybenzophenone-1 Copolymer do in cosmetics?

VA/Crotonates/Methacryloxybenzophenone-1 Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixing, UV absorption (photoprotective polymer). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (proprietary polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for VA/Crotonates/Methacryloxybenzophenone-1 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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