Is Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA) safe in cosmetics?
Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA) has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA)
INCI: DIMETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE
Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA) (CAS 2867-47-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Monomer for synthesis of hair-fixing and film-forming polymers. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Monomer for synthesis of hair-fixing and film-forming polymers
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(dimethylamino)ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
InChIKey
JKNCOURZONDCGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as polymerisation feedstock; no specific CFR prohibition for cosmetic use; classified Acute Tox. 4 (oral + dermal)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA).
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA).
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1883484
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA) allowed in the EU?
Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA) do in cosmetics?
Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA) functions as: Monomer for synthesis of hair-fixing and film-forming polymers. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2867-47-2.
Is Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA) used outside cosmetics?
Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (DMAEMA) also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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