Is 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate safe in cosmetics?
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate
INCI: BISPHENOL A DIGLYCIDYL ETHER/EPICHLOROHYDRIN COPOLYMER DIACRYLATE
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate (CAS 55818-57-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former for UV-curable gel nails and nail coatings. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H317, H319).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Film former for UV-curable gel nails and nail coatings
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; widely used in gel nail systems
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Catalyst
Film former
Hardener
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Film former
Hardener
Catalyst
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate allowed in the EU?
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate do in cosmetics?
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate functions as: Film former for UV-curable gel nails and nail coatings. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55818-57-0.
Is 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate used outside cosmetics?
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenyl/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer Diacrylate is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H317, H319).
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