Other Names: Polyester-8, Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-octyldodecyl ester, 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
What it is: Polycrylene is a high molecular weight copolymer used in cosmetics, mainly sunscreens, as a photostabilizer for avobenzone and to improve water resistance, with rare but reported cases of allergic contact dermatitis.
Safety in special situations:
Environmental and Ecological Concerns:
Attributes:
Note:
- Polycrylene is a rare contact allergen.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):
| European Union – CIR | No data available |
| European Union – SCCS | No data available |
| US FDA | No data available |
| ASEAN guidelines | No data available |
Conclusion
Polycrylene is not currently approved under many regional regulatory guidelines, and its safety profile remains uncertain. Therefore, it is best to avoid products containing this ingredient.
References
- https://european-union.europa.eu
Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in