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BIS-METHACRYLOYLOXYETHYLCARBAMOYL POLOXAMER 251

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A poloxamer surfactant capped with methacrylate groups so it can crosslink into gels. Cured network is benign; uncured methacrylate residues can sensitize.

Function

NAIL CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Reactive poloxamer for crosslinked gels and films
  • Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance for emulsions

Known concerns

  • Methacrylate end-groups — sensitization risk from unreacted monomer
  • Limited public toxicology
  • Quality of cure determines risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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