Is Acrylates Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Acrylates Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Acrylates Crosspolymer
INCI: ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER
Acrylates Crosspolymer (CAS 9003-01-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, Film Former, Viscosity Controlling (Thickener), Emulsion Stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
CAS Number
9003-01-4
Function
Absorbent, Film Former, Viscosity Controlling (Thickener), Emulsion Stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
🇪🇺 EU Status
permitted
🇺🇸 US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed in FDA 21 CFR restricted/prohibited lists; used in cosmetics as thickener and film former; CIR concluded safe in present practices of use when not polymerized in benzene
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Safety Data
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IARC Carcinogenicity
International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) monograph evaluation.
IARC Group
3
Volume
19, Sup 7
Evaluation Year
1987
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
ecotoxicity
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Binder
Biocide
Chelating agent
Corrosion inhibitor
Defoamer
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Film former
Flow promoter
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
residual-monomer-concern
benzene-impurity-risk-if-solvent-polymerized
ewg-contamination-concern
limited-data-availability
epa_safer_alternative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acrylates Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Acrylates Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acrylates Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Acrylates Crosspolymer functions as: Absorbent, Film Former, Viscosity Controlling (Thickener), Emulsion Stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-01-4.
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