What is the NOAEL for Methyl methacrylate homopolymer?
Methyl methacrylate homopolymer has 6 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is Z47NNT4J11 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
IARC Group 3
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl methacrylate homopolymer
Also known as: EC No.: 618-466-4, Polymethyl methacrylate, Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Methacrylic acid methyl ester polymers, Plexiglas (+1 more)
CAS 9011-14-7
Methyl methacrylate homopolymer (CAS 9011-14-7) is a chemical substance; key hazard signal: IARC Group 3. Key regulatory status: 9 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, IARC.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
6
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
9
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
9 fields
Name
Methyl methacrylate homopolymer
CAS Number
9011-14-7
DTXSID
DTXSID1042152
Synonyms
EC No.: 618-466-4Polymethyl methacrylatePolymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)Methacrylic acid methyl ester polymersPlexiglasUNII-Z47NNT4J11
IARC Carcinogen Classification
Carcinogenic hazard classification from IARC monograph evaluations.
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IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
1 records
| Group | Meaning | Evaluated | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 3 | Not classifiable | 1987 | 19, Sup 7 |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
60 records
Film formerSolventFillerBinderDegradant/impurity
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
9 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014) | Government of Canada | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| Europe; Personal care - nails | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| children; Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bubble bath | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts adhesive; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Toys and children's products | Danish EPA | Danish EPA |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 6 of 6 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z47NNT4J11 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| Z47NNT4J11 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| Z47NNT4J11 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| Z47NNT4J11 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 3 | IARC group | IARC carcinogenicity classification | - | - | IARC Monographs |
| 3 | unitless | IARC group | - | - | NTP_ICE_cancer |
Showing 6 of 6 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
opacifier
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Methyl methacrylate homopolymer?
Methyl methacrylate homopolymer appears on 9 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014), inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, Indirect additives food contact (10/2018), and 6 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Methyl methacrylate homopolymer a carcinogen according to IARC?
Methyl methacrylate homopolymer is classified by IARC as Group 3 — not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (evaluated 1987). Source: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans.
Is Methyl methacrylate homopolymer used in cosmetics?
Yes, Methyl methacrylate homopolymer is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name PMMA. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Methyl methacrylate homopolymer come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, IARC Monographs, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Methyl methacrylate homopolymer used outside industrial chemicals?
Methyl methacrylate homopolymer also appears in cosmetics databases.