t-Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate

INCI: T-BUTYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE

CAS Number
3775-90-4
Function
Not reported in CosIng for direct cosmetic function; used primarily as monomer in copolymer synthesis (e.g., antimicrobial copolymers)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA cosmetic regulation; used as raw material for copolymer synthesis

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not intended for use as free monomer in cosmetics. Highly toxic acutely (IP route); methacrylate sensitization risk; only appropriate in fully polymerized copolymer form (e.g., Acrylates/t-Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer)

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is t-Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?

Not intended for use as free monomer in cosmetics. Highly toxic acutely (IP route); methacrylate sensitization risk; only appropriate in fully polymerized copolymer form (e.g., Acrylates/t-Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer) The EU classifies t-Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is t-Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate allowed in the EU?

t-Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does t-Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate do in cosmetics?

t-Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate functions as: Not reported in CosIng for direct cosmetic function; used primarily as monomer in copolymer synthesis (e.g., antimicrobial copolymers). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3775-90-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for t-Butylaminoethyl 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.

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