Trifluoroethyl Methacrylate

INCI: NOT REGISTERED AS A COSMETIC INCI INGREDIENT โ€” THIS IS AN INDUSTRIAL MONOMER

CAS Number
352-87-4
Function
Monomer for fluoropolymer synthesis; not a finished cosmetic ingredient
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not approved for direct cosmetic use; classified as flammable liquid (UN3272, Class 3)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Do NOT use in cosmetic formulations. Flammable (flash point 25ยฐC), skin/eye irritant, industrial chemical only. If you've encountered this in a formulation, it's a major red flag

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trifluoroethyl Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?

Do NOT use in cosmetic formulations. Flammable (flash point 25ยฐC), skin/eye irritant, industrial chemical only. If you've encountered this in a formulation, it's a major red flag The EU classifies Trifluoroethyl Methacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Trifluoroethyl Methacrylate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Trifluoroethyl Methacrylate do in cosmetics?

Trifluoroethyl Methacrylate functions as: Monomer for fluoropolymer synthesis; not a finished cosmetic ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 352-87-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trifluoroethyl Methacrylate?

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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