Is Glyceryl Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Methacrylate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Methacrylate
INCI: GLYCERYL METHACRYLATE
Glyceryl Methacrylate (CAS 5919-74-4 (2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; monomer/film former precursor. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent; monomer/film former precursor
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR reviewed glyceryl acrylates (2022) and concluded safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentrations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Methacrylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Methacrylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Methacrylate functions as: Skin conditioning agent; monomer/film former precursor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5919-74-4 (2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate).
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