Glyceryl Dimethacrylate

INCI: GLYCERYL DIMETHACRYLATE

CAS Number
1830-78-0
Function
Film former / crosslinking agent (primarily dental/medical; limited cosmetic use)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use โ€” CIR found glyceryl acrylates safe in present practices of use; specific dimethacrylate monomer is primarily documented in dental literature

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Residual unreacted monomer is the primary concern; methacrylates are a known allergen series (European baseline patch test series); ensure full polymerization in any finished product; not appropriate for leave-on products without MoS demonstration

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Dimethacrylate safe in cosmetics?

Residual unreacted monomer is the primary concern; methacrylates are a known allergen series (European baseline patch test series); ensure full polymerization in any finished product; not appropriate for leave-on products without MoS demonstration The EU classifies Glyceryl Dimethacrylate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Glyceryl Dimethacrylate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Dimethacrylate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Dimethacrylate functions as: Film former / crosslinking agent (primarily dental/medical; limited cosmetic use). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1830-78-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Dimethacrylate?

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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