Reactive UV-cured acrylate oligomer
BIS-DICAPROLACTONE ETHOXYACRYLATE IPDI
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An IPDI-based acrylate-caprolactone oligomer used in UV-cured nail and coating products. The class carries known risks of strong skin sensitisation and isocyanate-related allergy when not fully cured.
Skin benefits
- Used in UV-curable nail and coating systems to provide flexible film
- Combines acrylate cure speed with caprolactone-based flexibility
- Enables long-wear nail polish and gel formulations
Known concerns
- Contains acrylate functionality; acrylates are strong skin sensitisers
- Derived from isocyanate (IPDI) chemistry; residual isocyanate is a respiratory and skin sensitiser
- Class linked to allergic contact dermatitis from gel manicures
- Limited public safety data for this specific oligomer
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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