Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Ethoxydiglycol Acrylate

INCI: ETHOXYDIGLYCOL ACRYLATE

CAS Number
Not assigned in public databases — ester of ethoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0) and acrylic acid [^1_13]
Function
Film former (likely nail/hair products)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 6%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — ethoxydiglycol is CIR-reviewed safe at 0.0004%–80%; acrylate derivative not independently reviewed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Dual concern: ethoxydiglycol penetration enhancement effect combined with acrylate monomer sensitization potential. Residual monomer content must be specified and minimized. HRIPT/patch test data required for CPSR. EU Annex III compliance for ethoxydiglycol moiety must be verified with release/hydrolysis data.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethoxydiglycol Acrylate safe in cosmetics?

Dual concern: ethoxydiglycol penetration enhancement effect combined with acrylate monomer sensitization potential. Residual monomer content must be specified and minimized. HRIPT/patch test data required for CPSR. EU Annex III compliance for ethoxydiglycol moiety must be verified with release/hydrolysis data. The EU classifies Ethoxydiglycol Acrylate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethoxydiglycol Acrylate allowed in the EU?

Ethoxydiglycol Acrylate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 6%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethoxydiglycol Acrylate do in cosmetics?

Ethoxydiglycol Acrylate functions as: Film former (likely nail/hair products). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in public databases — ester of ethoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0) and acrylic acid [^1_13].

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethoxydiglycol Acrylate?

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.

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