Film Former
ACRYLOYLOXY PROPYLTRIMETHOXYSILANE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A reactive acrylate-silane coupling agent used in nail gels and dental adhesives. A known skin sensitizer with documented occupational allergy cases; not appropriate for general skin care.
Function
Skin benefits
- Adhesion promoter in nail and dental gels
Known concerns
- Reactive acrylate monomer — known skin sensitizer
- Trimethoxysilane releases methanol on hydrolysis
- Significant occupational sensitization in nail/dental settings
- Not appropriate as a general skin-care ingredient
- Potential cross-reactivity with other (meth)acrylate allergens
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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