Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
INCI: ACRYLONITRILE/METHYL METHACRYLATE/VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE COPOLYMER
CAS 25765-62-8
Gas-filled expandable microspheres for texture improvement and volume enhancement in hair products
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Gas-filled expandable microspheres for texture improvement and volume enhancement in hair products
Purpose
Function
Gas-filled expandable microspheres for texture improvement and volume enhancement in hair products
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernHigh
Flags
potential-allergen
Verdict
Copolymer contains acrylonitrile (IARC Group 1 carcinogen) and vinylidene chloride (hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic); methyl methacrylate is a known contact sensitizer. Despite commercial use by major brands, no published CIR or SCCS safety assessment exists for this specific copolymer.
US Note
No specific FDA restriction. Used by L'Oréal, Living Proof, and others in commercial products
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