Film Former
BIS-HPA/PENTAERYTHRITYL TRIACRYLATE DICYCLOHEXYLMETHANE DICARBAMATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A multifunctional urethane-acrylate oligomer for nail products, built from dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, and pentaerythrityl triacrylate. Polyfunctional acrylate residuals make this one of the higher-concern oligomers in the batch.
Function
Skin benefits
- Multifunctional film-forming for nail products
- High crosslink density and chip resistance
- Provides hard, glossy finishes
Known concerns
- Residual hydroxypropyl acrylate is a known skin sensitizer
- Residual pentaerythrityl triacrylate is a potent multifunctional sensitizer
- Dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate residuals can sensitize respiratory tract
- Microplastic environmental persistence
- Higher concern in nail-product overspray scenarios
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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