Is VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
INCI: VP/ACRYLATES/LAURYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer (CAS 83120-95-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair fixing, film forming, emulsifier/texture enhancer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair fixing, film forming, emulsifier/texture enhancer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR-reviewed as safe under current use conditions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "film_former/hair_fixative", "polymer_type": "synthetic_copolymer", "chemical_backbone": "vinyl_pyrrolidone/acrylic", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "100000-650000", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Hair fixative
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer.
Chemical Function
Hair fixative
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the polymer is imported or manufactured by them in a...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Hair fixing, film forming, emulsifier/texture enhancer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83120-95-0.
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