Poor Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

Ethyl Acrylate

INCI: ETHYL ACRYLATE

CAS Number
| Ethyl Acrylate
Function
Monomer (not a direct cosmetic ingredient — present only as residual monomer in acrylate copolymers)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted only as residual monomer in acrylate copolymers at ≤20 ppm; CIR Expert Panel: copolymers safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Ethyl Acrylate based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
other
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.5%
Cross-reactivity Group
acrylate-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: IVDK; NACDG

Expert Verdict

Ethyl acrylate is prohibited in the EU but restricted in the US as a residual monomer in acrylate copolymers with strict concentration limits.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

prop65 eu_banned_cosmetics fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Acrylate safe in cosmetics?

Ethyl acrylate is prohibited in the EU but restricted in the US as a residual monomer in acrylate copolymers with strict concentration limits. The EU classifies Ethyl Acrylate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Ethyl Acrylate allowed in the EU?

Ethyl Acrylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl Acrylate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Acrylate functions as: Monomer (not a direct cosmetic ingredient — present only as residual monomer in acrylate copolymers). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | Ethyl Acrylate.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl 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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