Polymer

Acrylates/Beheneth25 Methacrylate Copolymer

Viscosity controlling, rheology modifier, thickener
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Viscosity controlling, rheology modifier, thickener

Purpose

Function

Viscosity controlling, rheology modifier, thickener
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

Well-established HASE thickener with CIR safe as used conclusion and low acute toxicity (oral/dermal LD50 >5 g/kg). Primary safety concern is residual acrylate monomers which should be <100 ppm.

US Note

CIR concluded all 126 acrylates copolymers safe in cosmetics in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Polymer
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.