Is 4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate safe in cosmetics?
4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate
INCI: 4-HYDROXYBUTYL ACRYLATE
4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate (CAS 2478-10-6 (monomer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding agent that ensures cohesion of powdered cosmetic products. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding agent that ensures cohesion of powdered cosmetic products
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific FDA restriction for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
NOAEL Studies Summary
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Studies
51
Lowest NOAEL
12 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
2000 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate allowed in the EU?
4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate do in cosmetics?
4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate functions as: Binding agent that ensures cohesion of powdered cosmetic products. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2478-10-6 (monomer).
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