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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CRITICAL: Causes skin irritation (H315), serious eye irritation (H319), and may cause respiratory irritation (H335). Contains reactive C=C acrylate bonds that are potent hapten-formers. WGK 3 (severely water-hazardous). Not appropriate for leave-on or rinse-off cosmetic use without polymerization to completion and residual monomer control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dipentaerythrityl Pentaacrylate safe in cosmetics?
CRITICAL: Causes skin irritation (H315), serious eye irritation (H319), and may cause respiratory irritation (H335). Contains reactive C=C acrylate bonds that are potent hapten-formers. WGK 3 (severely water-hazardous). Not appropriate for leave-on or rinse-off cosmetic use without polymerization to completion and residual monomer control. The EU classifies Dipentaerythrityl Pentaacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Dipentaerythrityl Pentaacrylate allowed in the EU?
Dipentaerythrityl Pentaacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dipentaerythrityl Pentaacrylate do in cosmetics?
Dipentaerythrityl Pentaacrylate functions as: UV-curable crosslinking monomer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60506-81-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dipentaerythrityl Pentaacrylate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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