Is Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer
INCI: ETHYLHEXYL METHACRYLATE/METHYL METHACRYLATE/VP COPOLYMER
Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer (CAS Polymer — no single CAS; monomers include CAS 688-84-6 (ethylhexyl methacrylate), 80-62-6 (methyl methacrylate), 88-12-0 (VP)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former, hair fixative, viscosity modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Polymer — no single CAS; monomers include CAS 688-84-6 (ethylhexyl methacrylate), 80-62-6 (methyl methacrylate), 88-12-0 (VP)
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Function
Film former, hair fixative, viscosity modifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR polymer safety depends on residual monomer content
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Methacrylate / Methyl Methacrylate / VP Copolymer functions as: Film former, hair fixative, viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Polymer — no single CAS; monomers include CAS 688-84-6 (ethylhexyl methacrylate), 80-62-6 (methyl methacrylate), 88-12-0 (VP).
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