Isodecyl Acrylate

INCI: ISODECYL ACRYLATE

CAS Number
1330-61-6
Function
Monomer used to manufacture acrylate copolymers; not used as free monomer in cosmetics
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted only as polymerized copolymer component. Free monomer not intended for direct cosmetic use.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Free monomer is a moderate skin sensitizer and respiratory irritant. Must be fully polymerized with residual free monomer <100 ppm. Only permitted as a building block in acrylate copolymers, not for direct use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isodecyl Acrylate safe in cosmetics?

Free monomer is a moderate skin sensitizer and respiratory irritant. Must be fully polymerized with residual free monomer <100 ppm. Only permitted as a building block in acrylate copolymers, not for direct use. The EU classifies Isodecyl Acrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isodecyl Acrylate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isodecyl Acrylate do in cosmetics?

Isodecyl Acrylate functions as: Monomer used to manufacture acrylate copolymers; not used as free monomer in cosmetics. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1330-61-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isodecyl 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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