Skip to content

Thickener

OCTADECENE/MA COPOLYMER

CAS 25266-02-8
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An octadecene-maleic anhydride copolymer (CAS 25266-02-8) used as a film former and viscosity controller in color cosmetics. Cosmetic-grade polymer with standard residual-monomer caveats.

Function

LIGHT STABILIZERVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Film-forming agent
  • Light stabilizer
  • Viscosity controller
  • Improves wear in colour cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Possible residual maleic anhydride hydrolysing to maleic acid
  • Limited skin sensitization data for some grades

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related thickeners

76
ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER-6
Thickener
 76
ACRYLATES/LAURETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Thickener
 76
BENZYLIDENE SORBITOL
Thickener
 76
BIS-(DECYLTETRADECETH-150) HEXANEDICARBAMATE
Thickener
 76
BIS-ETHYLHEXYL POLY(CAPROLACTONE/PENTAERYTHRITOL)/IPDI COPOLYMER
Thickener
 76
COCO-GLYCOLAMIDE
Thickener
 76
DIMETHYLDIBENZYLIDENE SORBITOL
Thickener
 76
PEG-15/LAURYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Thickener

Same plant / compound family

72
OCTADECENE/MA COPOLYMER ESTERS
Film Former
 73
OCTADECENE/MA COPOLYMER OCTADODECYL/BETA-SITOSTERYL ESTERS
Film Former

Check your shelf

Find OCTADECENE/MA COPOLYMER in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains OCTADECENE/MA COPOLYMER and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.