Film Former
PEG-6 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A higher-PEG triacrylate used in UV-cured nail and lash systems. Uncured monomer sensitises skin and eyes. Slightly milder than the PEG-3 version but the same allergen class.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms flexible cured polymer films
- Higher-PEG version is slightly less sensitising than PEG-3
Known concerns
- Acrylate monomer — skin and eye sensitiser
- Allergic contact dermatitis risk if uncured
- PEG chain can carry trace 1,4-dioxane
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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