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VINYL ACETATE

CAS 108-05-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A reactive monomer used to make polymers — not appropriate as a free ingredient in cosmetics. Classified IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic) and a respiratory sensitizer; only fully reacted polymer forms are acceptable.

Function

CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Reactive monomer for polymer manufacture

Known concerns

  • IARC Group 2B possibly carcinogenic to humans
  • Respiratory and eye irritant
  • Skin and respiratory sensitization concerns
  • Not suitable as free monomer in cosmetics; only fully reacted polymers acceptable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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