Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Isobornyl Acrylate

INCI: ISOBORNYL ACRYLATE

CAS Number
5888-33-5 [^1_13][^1_14]
Function
Reactive UV-curing monomer used in adhesives, coatings, and inks
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not approved for direct skin-contact cosmetics; recommended restriction on skin and nail applications

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Do not use in cosmetics intended for skin contact. GHS classified as skin sensitizer (H317), skin irritant (H315), eye irritant (H319), and respiratory irritant (H335); reactive acrylate monomer forms hapten-protein complexes with well-documented occupational and contact dermatitis risk.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isobornyl Acrylate safe in cosmetics?

Do not use in cosmetics intended for skin contact. GHS classified as skin sensitizer (H317), skin irritant (H315), eye irritant (H319), and respiratory irritant (H335); reactive acrylate monomer forms hapten-protein complexes with well-documented occupational and contact dermatitis risk. The EU classifies Isobornyl Acrylate as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Isobornyl Acrylate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isobornyl Acrylate do in cosmetics?

Isobornyl Acrylate functions as: Reactive UV-curing monomer used in adhesives, coatings, and inks. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5888-33-5 [^1_13][^1_14].

What is the Margin of Safety for Isobornyl Acrylate?

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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