Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, homopolymer

CAS 9003-42-3

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, homopolymer (CAS 9003-42-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 3 fields
Name
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, homopolymer
CAS Number
9003-42-3
DTXSID
DTXSID701009717

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
Binder

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Europe; Personal care - nailsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Rheology Modifier
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, homopolymer?

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, homopolymer appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including Indirect additives food contact (10/2018), Europe; Personal care - nails. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, homopolymer used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, homopolymer is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Polyethylmethacrylate. 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 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, homopolymer come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, homopolymer used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, homopolymer also appears in cosmetics databases.