Methacryloyloxyethyl Isocyanate
INCI: NOT ASSIGNED A COSMETIC INCI - NOT A COSMETIC INGREDIENT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Extremely poisonous - fatal if inhaled, absorbed through skin, or ingested; severe respiratory sensitizer; isocyanate group is highly reactive and hazardous. Contains both a free-radical-polymerizable methacrylate and an isocyanate group reactive with hydroxyl/amine groups; used solely as an industrial crosslinking monomer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methacryloyloxyethyl Isocyanate safe in cosmetics?
Extremely poisonous - fatal if inhaled, absorbed through skin, or ingested; severe respiratory sensitizer; isocyanate group is highly reactive and hazardous. Contains both a free-radical-polymerizable methacrylate and an isocyanate group reactive with hydroxyl/amine groups; used solely as an industrial crosslinking monomer The EU classifies Methacryloyloxyethyl Isocyanate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methacryloyloxyethyl Isocyanate allowed in the EU?
Methacryloyloxyethyl Isocyanate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methacryloyloxyethyl Isocyanate do in cosmetics?
Methacryloyloxyethyl Isocyanate functions as: Bifunctional reactive monomer (isocyanate + methacrylate) for industrial polymer crosslinking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 30674-80-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methacryloyloxyethyl Isocyanate?
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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