Film Former
PHENOXYETHYL ACRYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A reactive acrylate monomer used in UV-cured nail products. Strong skin sensitizer with H361 reproductive concern flag. Should not be present as free monomer in skin-leave-on cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Reactive monomer for UV-curable nail / artificial-nail systems
Known concerns
- GHS H315 causes skin irritation
- H317 may cause allergic skin reaction (74% reports)
- H319 causes serious eye irritation
- H361 suspected of damaging fertility / unborn child
- H411 toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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