Is Polyacrylate-21 safe in cosmetics?
Polyacrylate-21 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyacrylate-21
Polyacrylate-21 (CAS Not publicly listed in sources reviewed — verify via CosIng) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binder; Film former; Hair fixative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly listed in sources reviewed — verify via CosIng
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Function
Binder; Film former; Hair fixative
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - Final Report 9/2014 Available from CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyacrylate-21.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyacrylate-21.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyacrylate-21 allowed in the EU?
Polyacrylate-21 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyacrylate-21 do in cosmetics?
Polyacrylate-21 functions as: Binder; Film former; Hair fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed in sources reviewed — verify via CosIng.
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