Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate/Glycol Biscrosspolymer

INCI: TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATE/GLYCOL BISCROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
No single CAS — crosspolymer of TMP triacrylate and glycol bis(mercaptoacetate)
Function
Binding agent, film forming (pressed powders, nail products)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR assessment of monomer considered safe in present practices

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical: Must verify residual TMPTA monomer content since the monomer is EU Annex II prohibited; batch-level testing for free monomer is essential; EU formulators should seek competent authority guidance before use

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate/Glycol Biscrosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Critical: Must verify residual TMPTA monomer content since the monomer is EU Annex II prohibited; batch-level testing for free monomer is essential; EU formulators should seek competent authority guidance before use The EU classifies Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate/Glycol Biscrosspolymer as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate/Glycol Biscrosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate/Glycol Biscrosspolymer EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate/Glycol Biscrosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate/Glycol Biscrosspolymer functions as: Binding agent, film forming (pressed powders, nail products). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS — crosspolymer of TMP triacrylate and glycol bis(mercaptoacetate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate/Glycol Biscrosspolymer?

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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