Banned (EU restricted)
2-methoxyethyl acrylate
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
2-Methoxyethyl acrylate (CAS 3121-61-7) is severely restricted in the EU — banned above 0.1% in mixtures and prohibited as an aerosol propellant. A reproductive toxicant and sensitizer that does not belong in cosmetics.
Skin benefits
- Industrial monomer for polymer manufacture only
Known concerns
- EU restriction — banned >0.1% in mixtures
- Prohibited as aerosol propellant
- Reproductive toxicant (Cat. 1B)
- Skin and eye sensitizer
- Should never appear in cosmetic products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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