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ACRYLONITRILE/METHACRYLONITRILE/METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS 38742-70-0 Updated
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An acrylonitrile-based hollow polymer microsphere — gives soft-focus optical effect and sebum control. Microplastic-class environmental persistence is the main concern.

Function

ABSORBENT

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight microsphere with optical-blur effect
  • Sebum absorption
  • Soft-focus on skin

Known concerns

  • Microplastic environmental persistence
  • Acrylonitrile monomer residual concern
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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