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2-HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE

CAS 818-61-1
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A reactive industrial monomer that causes severe skin burns, eye damage, and is a strong sensitizer. Should never be present as a free monomer in a finished cosmetic — only acceptable as bound polymer.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Reactive monomer for polymer manufacture
  • Building block for hydrophilic acrylate polymers
  • Industrial use, not a finished cosmetic active

Known concerns

  • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
  • Toxic in skin contact (H311)
  • Strong skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Very toxic to aquatic life (H400)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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