Cosmetic Ingredient

Polyacrylate 4

Also known as: D-Glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-, 2-(4-methoxybenzoate) 5-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]benzoate], polymer with 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 5-(4-methoxybenzoate) 2-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]benzoate] and 1,1′-(1,4-phenylene) bis[4-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]butoxy]benzoate], D-Glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-, 2-(4-methoxybenzoate) 5-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate], polymer with 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 5-(4-methoxybenzoate) 2-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate] and 1,4-phenylene bis[4-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]butoxy]benzoate], D-Glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-, 5-(4-methoxybenzoate) 2-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate], polymer with 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-(4-methoxybenzoate) 5-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate] and 1,4-phenylene bis[4-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]butoxy]benzoate], Benzoic acid, 4-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]butoxy]-, 1,4-phenylene ester, polymer with 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-(4-methoxybenzoate) 5-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate] and 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 5-(4-methoxybenzoate) 2-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate]

CAS 228863-31-8

Polyacrylate 4 (CAS 228863-31-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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NOAEL studies
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SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
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SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 7 fields
Name
Polyacrylate 4
CAS Number
228863-31-8
DTXSID
DTXSID601044720
Synonyms
D-Glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-, 2-(4-methoxybenzoate) 5-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]benzoate], polymer with 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 5-(4-methoxybenzoate) 2-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]benzoate] and 1,1′-(1,4-phenylene) bis[4-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]butoxy]benzoate]D-Glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-, 2-(4-methoxybenzoate) 5-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate], polymer with 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 5-(4-methoxybenzoate) 2-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate] and 1,4-phenylene bis[4-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]butoxy]benzoate]D-Glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-, 5-(4-methoxybenzoate) 2-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate], polymer with 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-(4-methoxybenzoate) 5-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate] and 1,4-phenylene bis[4-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]butoxy]benzoate]Benzoic acid, 4-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]butoxy]-, 1,4-phenylene ester, polymer with 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-(4-methoxybenzoate) 5-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate] and 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 5-(4-methoxybenzoate) 2-[4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]benzoate]

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Opacifer

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed_with_terms
Conditions
Specific information requirements: An obligation to provide information applies. The obligation is: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if the polymer is imported or manufactured by them in a form that does not meet the polymer of low concern (PLC) criteria

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
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Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyacrylate 4 used in cosmetics?

Yes, Polyacrylate 4 is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Polyacrylate-4. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Polyacrylate 4 come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Polyacrylate 4 used outside industrial chemicals?

Polyacrylate 4 also appears in cosmetics databases.