Acrylates/VA Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/VA COPOLYMER

Acrylates/VA Copolymer (CAS 25067-02-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former; binder; viscosity controlling agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.

CAS Number
25067-02-1
Function
Film former; binder; viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Chemistry & Identifiers

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR (2018 amended) safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating; no FDA restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acrylates/VA Copolymer - available to Pro subscribers.

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Additional Ingredient Properties

2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.

polymer
{"cas_number": "25035-88-5", "ingredient_class": "film_former/hair_fixative", "polymer_type": "synthetic_copolymer", "chemical_backbone": "acrylic/vinyl_acetate", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "50000-180000", "ionic_character": "anionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderat…
rheology
{"cas_number": "25086-89-9", "rheology_modifier_type": "Synthetic Polymer - Vinyl acetate copolymer", "thickening_mechanism": "Hydrophobic association with surfactants", "viscosity_increase_factor": "40000-100000x", "brookfield_viscosity_typical_cps": "18000-42000", "shear_thinning_behavior": "Yes", "thixotropic": "Yes", "yield_stress_pa": "35-60", "flow_curve_type": "Pseudoplastic with yield stre…

Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder Film former Hair fixative Viscosity modifier

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acrylates/VA Copolymer - available to Pro subscribers.

Regulatory Flags

film-former polymer high-molecular-weight cir-assessed non-nano-permitted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/VA Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

High-molecular-weight polymer permitted in EU (Regulation 1223/2009, CosIng ID 74268) and safe by CIR (2018) when formulated non-irritating; negligible dermal absorption with no sensitization risk in human and animal studies. The EU classifies Acrylates/VA Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acrylates/VA Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylates/VA Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylates/VA Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/VA Copolymer functions as: Film former; binder; viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25067-02-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/VA Copolymer?

adequate 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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