Is Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
INCI: METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer (CAS 25777-71-3 (also referenced as 9010-88-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film-forming, texture enhancing, oil control/mattifying, bulking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film-forming, texture enhancing, oil control/mattifying, bulking agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed — safe as used (2019 reaffirmation); surveyed use at 0.39–1.6%
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "no", "biodegradation_days": "non-biodegradable", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "unknown", "marine_toxicity": "physical harm", "freshwater_toxicity": "persistent", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "yes", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no"…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Film-forming, texture enhancing, oil control/mattifying, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25777-71-3 (also referenced as 9010-88-2).
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