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Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether
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GHS07
NOAEL Data
IARC Group 3
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether
Also known as: Oxirane, 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-, 2,2-Bis(p-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl)propane, 2,2-Bis(4-(2,3-epoxypropyloxy)phenyl)propane, Bis(4-glycidyloxyphenyl)dimethylmethane, 2,2-Bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)propane, diglycidyl ether (+15 more)
CAS 1675-54-3
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (CAS 1675-54-3) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Warning; key hazard signal: H315; H319; H317. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 7 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, IARC, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.
View cosmetic safety profile for Isopropylidenediphenol Diglycidyl Ether (BADGE) →
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H315, H319, H317).
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: eu_clp_annex_vi.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
44
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
7
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Warning
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
26 fields
Name
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether
Molecular Formula
C21H24O4
InChI Key
LCFVJGUPQDGYKZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
340.167459
Synonyms
Oxirane, 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis- 2,2-Bis(p-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl)propane 2,2-Bis(4-(2,3-epoxypropyloxy)phenyl)propane Bis(4-glycidyloxyphenyl)dimethylmethane 2,2-Bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)propane, diglycidyl ether 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane, diglycidyl ether Diglycidyl bisphenol A Diglycidyl ether of 2,2-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)propane Diglycidyl ether of 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A Diglycidyl ether of 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol p,p'-Dihydroxydiphenyldimethylmethane diglycidyl ether
IARC Carcinogen Classification
Carcinogenic hazard classification from IARC monograph evaluations.
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IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
1 records
Group Meaning Evaluated Volume
Group 3 Not classifiable 1998 47, 71
GHS / CLP Classification
EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.
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EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA)
1 classifications
Hazard Class H-Statements Pictograms Signal
Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1 H315; H319; H317 GHS07 Warning
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
Field Value
Short-term Effects The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness.
Long-term Effects Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Routes of Exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
7 records
List Keyword Source
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive Belgaqua CPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides EPA CPCat
CEDI FDA United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Canada; pharmaceutical DrugBank DrugBank
Canada; pharmaceutical DrugBank DrugBank
detected; Europe; Toys and children's products Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA
detected; Europe; Toys and children's products Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 44 of 44 studies
Value Unit Endpoint Route Species Source
86.91348115 uM AC50 - - NTP_ICE_endocrine
88.41065159 uM ACC - - NTP_ICE_endocrine
22.2 ug/mL CD54, EC200 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
9.001 ug/mL CD86, EC150 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
9.91 ug/mL CD86, EC150 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
18.27 ug/mL CD86, EC150 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
25.92 ug/mL CV70 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
36 ug/mL CV75 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=4.93 mg/m3 DNEL systemic inhalation Human ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
42.5 % Depletion Cys Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
74.8 % Depletion Cys Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1.1 % Depletion Lys Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
3.2 % Depletion Lys Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
21.8 % Depletion Lys + Cys Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
39 % Depletion Lys + Cys Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
5 uM EC1.5 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
5.2 uM EC1.5 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1.5 % EC3 Dermal Mouse NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
8.7 uM EC3 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
F3XRM1NX4H UNII FDA UNII substance identifier - - openFDA substances
F3XRM1NX4H UNII FDA UNII substance identifier - - openFDA substances
F3XRM1NX4H UNII FDA UNII substance identifier - - openFDA substances
F3XRM1NX4H UNII FDA UNII substance identifier - - openFDA substances
3 IARC group IARC carcinogenicity classification - - IARC Monographs
3 IARC group IARC carcinogenicity classification - - IARC Monographs
3 IARC group IARC carcinogenicity classification - - IARC Monographs
3 unitless IARC group - - NTP_ICE_cancer
21.9 uM IC50 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
22 uM IC50 Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
12.6 ratio Imax Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
13 ratio Imax Dermal - NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=50 mg/kg bw/day LEL oral Rat ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=750 mg/kg bw/day LEL oral Rat ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=540 mg/kg bw/day LOAEL oral Rat ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
- unitless Model Score - - NTP_ICE_endocrine
0.0243 unitless Model Score - - NTP_ICE_endocrine
=15 mg/kg bw/day NOAEL oral Rat ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=15 mg/kg bw/day NOAEL oral: gavage Rat EFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=15 mg/kg bw/day NOAEL oral: gavage Rat EFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=100 mg/kg bw/day NOAEL oral Rat ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=2 mg/kg bw/day NOEL oral Rat ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=10 mg/kg bw/day NOEL dermal Rat ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=100 mg/kg bw/day NOEL dermal Rat ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=750 mg/kg bw/day NOEL oral Rat ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Showing 44 of 44 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
Status Name EC Number Link
Registered 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bisoxirane 216-823-5 ECHA overview →
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
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Cannabis Data
Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GHS hazard classification for Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether?
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (CAS 1675-54-3) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1 with signal word Warning. Hazard statements: H315; H319; H317. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).
What is the NOAEL for Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether?
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether has 44 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0 unitless. Source: NTP_ICE_endocrine.
What regulatory lists include Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether?
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, CEDI, and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether a carcinogen according to IARC?
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether is classified by IARC as Group 3 — not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (evaluated 1998). Source: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans.
Is Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether used in cosmetics?
Yes, Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Isopropylidenediphenol Diglycidyl Ether (BADGE). View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether come from?
Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, IARC Monographs, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H315, H319, H317).
Is Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether used outside industrial chemicals?
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis databases.