Is Acrylates Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Acrylates Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Acrylates Copolymer
INCI: ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
Acrylates Copolymer (CAS 25212-95-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as film-forming, adhesion promoter, long-wear agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
film-forming, adhesion promoter, long-wear agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR assessed acrylate/methacrylate copolymers as safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating. Residual unreacted acrylic acid/acrylate monomers must be controlled below irritant threshold. Provides adhesion and transfer resistance in lip products.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acrylates Copolymer.
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Dermal Penetration Profile
Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Acrylates Copolymer, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.
Absorption %
0%
Penetration Level
surface
Penetration Depth
surface only
Molecular Weight
Variable Da
Log P
n/a
Systemic Absorption
no
Topical Bioavailability
0%
Safety Margin Factor
none
Source: CIR
Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "9003-01-4", "ingredient_class": "anti_pollution", "primary_mechanism": "film_forming_barrier", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation": "no", "NF_kB_…
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "9003-01-4", "ingredient_class": "other", "pediatric_safety_rating": "good", "minimum_age_months": "3", "neonatal_safe": "no", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Film former, versatile", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "very_low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern": "Polymer non-absorbed", "skin_surface_area_to_weight_rat…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Film former"}
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "1.0", "max_concentration_pct": "8.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "4.0", "product_type": "Hair Spray", "function_at_concentration": "Hold agent", "source": "CIR Safety Assessment"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "budget", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "15", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "28", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "0", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "0", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "Global", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "150", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "commodity", "substitute_ingredients": "VP/VA Copolymer, …
deodorant
{"cas_number": "25133-97-5", "ingredient_class": "other", "mechanism_of_action": "other", "antiperspirant_efficacy_sweat_reduction_pct": "0", "deodorant_efficacy_hours": "0", "odor_reduction_pct": "0", "bacteriostatic": "no", "bactericidal": "no", "microbiome_impact": "neutral", "axillary_microbiome_effect": "varies by ingredient", "MIC_value_if_antimicrobial": "varies", "astringency_level": "vari…
dermal_absorption
{"molecular_weight_da": "Variable", "skin_penetration_level": "surface", "penetration_depth": "surface only", "absorption_pct": "0", "systemic_absorption": "no", "penetration_enhancer": "no", "occlusion_effect": "no", "vehicle_dependent": "no", "skin_barrier_effect": "neutral", "bioavailability_topical_pct": "0", "source": "CIR"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "no", "biodegradation_days": "non-biodegradable", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "unknown", "marine_toxicity": "physical harm", "freshwater_toxicity": "ingestion", "soil_toxicity": "persistent", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "yes", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_r…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acrylates Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
cir-approved
film-former
long-wear
transfer-resistant
residual-monomer-caution
quality-control-critical
oral-exposure-relevant
adhesion-agent
matte-lipstick
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acrylates Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Acrylates Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acrylates Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Acrylates Copolymer functions as: film-forming, adhesion promoter, long-wear agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25212-95-3.
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