Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Glycol Dimethacrylate

INCI: GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE

CAS Number
97-90-5
Function
Film former; crosslinking monomer
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR cosmetic restriction; no dedicated CIR review as monomer

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Safety Data

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

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
WARNING
Pictograms
excl mark;warn
Hazard Statements
May cause an allergic skin reaction Harmful to aquatic life
Long-term Exposure Effects
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Expert Verdict

Residual monomer in finished products is the primary concern โ€” methacrylate contact allergy is well-documented; ensure residual monomer levels are minimized; potential cross-reactivity with other methacrylate allergens; not suitable for use in unpolymerized or free-monomer form on skin

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycol Dimethacrylate safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer in finished products is the primary concern โ€” methacrylate contact allergy is well-documented; ensure residual monomer levels are minimized; potential cross-reactivity with other methacrylate allergens; not suitable for use in unpolymerized or free-monomer form on skin The EU classifies Glycol Dimethacrylate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Glycol Dimethacrylate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glycol Dimethacrylate do in cosmetics?

Glycol Dimethacrylate functions as: Film former; crosslinking monomer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97-90-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycol 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.

Is Glycol Dimethacrylate classified as hazardous under GHS?

Glycol Dimethacrylate carries a GHS signal word of "WARNING". Hazard statements: May cause an allergic skin reaction Harmful to aquatic life. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance โ€” at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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