Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Strong contact sensitizer and one of the most commonly reported methacrylate allergens in patch-test series; primarily used in nail products where skin contact should be minimized; unreacted monomer is the primary risk driver; complete cure and polymerization required to minimize exposure risk.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexanediol Dimethacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Strong contact sensitizer and one of the most commonly reported methacrylate allergens in patch-test series; primarily used in nail products where skin contact should be minimized; unreacted monomer is the primary risk driver; complete cure and polymerization required to minimize exposure risk. The EU classifies Hexanediol Dimethacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hexanediol Dimethacrylate allowed in the EU?
Hexanediol Dimethacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexanediol Dimethacrylate do in cosmetics?
Hexanediol Dimethacrylate functions as: Crosslinking agent and film former, primarily used in dental and nail applications. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6606-59-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexanediol 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Hexanediol Dimethacrylate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Hexanediol Dimethacrylate in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Hexanediol Dimethacrylate in your formulation.