Is 3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate
INCI: 3-(ACRYLOYLOXY)-2-HYDROXYPROPYL METHACRYLATE
3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate (CAS 1709-71-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Used in nail and UV-curable systems as a crosslinking film former. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H317, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Used in nail and UV-curable systems as a crosslinking film former
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2-hydroxy-3-prop-2-enoyloxypropyl) 2-methylprop-2-enoate
InChIKey
ZODNDDPVCIAZIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; no CIR review identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
No specific technical function
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
No specific technical function
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate functions as: Used in nail and UV-curable systems as a crosslinking film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1709-71-3.
Is 3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate used outside cosmetics?
3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does 3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
3-(Acryloyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H317, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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