Epoxy Resin-1

INCI: EPOXY RESIN-1

CAS Number
25068-38-6 (Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether / epichlorohydrin copolymer) [^1_16]
Function
Film former (primarily nail products)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not prohibited/restricted under 21 CFR for cosmetics; widely used in nail hardeners/polishes

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Epoxy resin used as a film former in nail products; restricted in EU due to safety concerns but permitted in US with adequate margin of safety.

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Epoxy Resin-1 safe in cosmetics?

Epoxy resin used as a film former in nail products; restricted in EU due to safety concerns but permitted in US with adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Epoxy Resin-1 as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Epoxy Resin-1 allowed in the EU?

Epoxy Resin-1 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Epoxy Resin-1 do in cosmetics?

Epoxy Resin-1 functions as: Film former (primarily nail products). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25068-38-6 (Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether / epichlorohydrin copolymer) [^1_16].

What is the Margin of Safety for Epoxy Resin-1?

adequate 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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Epoxy Resin-1 in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Epoxy Resin-1 in your formulation.