Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl Acrylate

INCI: ISOPROPYLIDENEDIPHENYL BISOXYHYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE

CAS Number
55818-57-0 (INCI name maps to this CAS, though CAS technically describes a BPA-epichlorohydrin polymer acrylate)
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” reported cosmetic use in Canada and US

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CAS/INCI mismatch between polymer and discrete chemical; high sensitization risk from acrylate component; residual epichlorohydrin impurity potential; BPA backbone raises additional concern despite moderate overall safety rating.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl Acrylate safe in cosmetics?

CAS/INCI mismatch between polymer and discrete chemical; high sensitization risk from acrylate component; residual epichlorohydrin impurity potential; BPA backbone raises additional concern despite moderate overall safety rating. The EU classifies Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl Acrylate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl Acrylate allowed in the EU?

Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl Acrylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl Acrylate do in cosmetics?

Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl Acrylate functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55818-57-0 (INCI name maps to this CAS, though CAS technically describes a BPA-epichlorohydrin polymer acrylate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl 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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