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DIMETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A reactive methacrylate monomer used to build cosmetic polymers. As a free monomer it is irritating and a skin sensitiser; it should remain bound in finished polymers.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polymer-building monomer for film formers
- Reactive functional handle
- Not used as a free actor in finished cosmetics
Known concerns
- GHS H302/H312 acute toxicity
- H315/H319 skin and eye irritation
- H317 skin sensitiser
- Free monomer not appropriate in leave-on cosmetics
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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