Is Beta-Sitosteryl (Octadecene/MA) Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Beta-Sitosteryl (Octadecene/MA) Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Beta-Sitosteryl (Octadecene/MA) Copolymer
INCI: BETA-SITOSTERYL (OCTADECENE/MA) COPOLYMER
Beta-Sitosteryl (Octadecene/MA) Copolymer (CAS Not uniquely assigned; base polymer: Octadecene/MA Copolymer CAS 25266-02-8, esterified with β-sitosterol) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, light stabilizer, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned; base polymer: Octadecene/MA Copolymer CAS 25266-02-8, esterified with β-sitosterol
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Function
Film forming, light stabilizer, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific restriction. CIR has assessed octadecene/MA copolymer family.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Beta-Sitosteryl (Octadecene/MA) Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Beta-Sitosteryl (Octadecene/MA) Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beta-Sitosteryl (Octadecene/MA) Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Beta-Sitosteryl (Octadecene/MA) Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Beta-Sitosteryl (Octadecene/MA) Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Beta-Sitosteryl (Octadecene/MA) Copolymer functions as: Film forming, light stabilizer, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned; base polymer: Octadecene/MA Copolymer CAS 25266-02-8, esterified with β-sitosterol.
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