Film Former
BIS-(METHACRYLOYLOXYETHYL) PHOSPHATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A bifunctional methacrylate-phosphate monomer used in nail bonding systems. A confirmed contact sensitiser among nail technicians and clients; safe only when fully polymerised inside a cured nail product.
Function
Skin benefits
- Adhesion-promoting monomer for nail systems
- Improves bond strength of acrylic nail enhancements
- Used at low percentages in cured systems
Known concerns
- Strong methacrylate sensitiser, established cause of nail-tech occupational allergy
- Phosphate methacrylate group is reactive against skin
- Should never be applied to skin or cuticles in monomer form
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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