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TRICYCLODECANEDIMETHANOL DIACRYLATE

CAS 42594-17-2 Updated
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A difunctional acrylate monomer for UV-cured nail gels — gives hardness and gloss. Multifunctional acrylates are well-documented skin sensitisers and are a leading cause of acrylate contact allergy in salons.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Forms tough, glossy films in UV-cured nail gels
  • Improves hardness and scratch resistance
  • Low-shrinkage during cure

Known concerns

  • Strong skin sensitiser as multifunctional acrylate (H317)
  • Skin and eye irritation reported
  • Driver of acrylate-related ACD epidemic in nail technicians

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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