Is Isopropylidenediphenol PEG-2 Dimethacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Isopropylidenediphenol PEG-2 Dimethacrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropylidenediphenol PEG-2 Dimethacrylate
INCI: ISOPROPYLIDENEDIPHENOL PEG-2 DIMETHACRYLATE
Isopropylidenediphenol PEG-2 Dimethacrylate (CAS 41637-38-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming agent used in nail polishes, UV-cured nail products, and peel-off. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming agent used in nail polishes, UV-cured nail products, and peel-off masks
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted. CIR concluded safe for nail products where skin contact is avoided.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropylidenediphenol PEG-2 Dimethacrylate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Monomers
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isopropylidenediphenol PEG-2 Dimethacrylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
peg-ingredient
Chemical Function
Film former
Monomers
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropylidenediphenol PEG-2 Dimethacrylate allowed in the EU?
Isopropylidenediphenol PEG-2 Dimethacrylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropylidenediphenol PEG-2 Dimethacrylate do in cosmetics?
Isopropylidenediphenol PEG-2 Dimethacrylate functions as: Film forming agent used in nail polishes, UV-cured nail products, and peel-off masks. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 41637-38-1.
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