Cosmetic Ingredient

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.
Details

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

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
25765-62-8
INCI
ACRYLONITRILE/METHYL METHACRYLATE/VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE COPOLYMER
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026