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
Same class concerns as phenoxyethyl acrylate. Free monomer must be avoided on skin. Primary use in UV-cured nail gels. Occupational sensitization well-documented in nail salon workers. Must ensure full cure/polymerisation.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenoxyethyl Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Same class concerns as phenoxyethyl acrylate. Free monomer must be avoided on skin. Primary use in UV-cured nail gels. Occupational sensitization well-documented in nail salon workers. Must ensure full cure/polymerisation. The EU classifies Phenoxyethyl Methacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Phenoxyethyl Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
Phenoxyethyl Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenoxyethyl Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
Phenoxyethyl Methacrylate functions as: Film former / monomer for cosmetic polymers (primarily nail products). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10595-06-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenoxyethyl Methacrylate?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Phenoxyethyl Methacrylate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Phenoxyethyl Methacrylate 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 Phenoxyethyl Methacrylate in your formulation.