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ETHOXYDIGLYCOL ACRYLATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 379X434N4I · registered name 2-(2-ETHOXYETHOXY)ETHYL PROP-2-ENOATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Ethoxydiglycol Acrylate is the organic compound

Cosmetic roles

Leaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name アクリル酸エトキシジグリコール: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

ETHOXYDIGLYCOL ACRYLATEINCI에톡시다이글라이콜아크릴레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)2-Propenoic acid, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)-, ethyl esterSynonymアクリル酸エトキシジグリコールJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
7328-17-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
230-811-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID6044983
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID4024983
IUPAC
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl prop-2-enoate
Molecular formula
C9H16O4
Molecular weight
188.223 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Colour
colourless, clear
pH
6.8~7.2
Initial boiling point and range
250 ℃(760mmHg)
Flash point
116 ℃
Vapour pressure
0.0793 ㎜Hg(25℃ est.)
Water solubility
13400 ㎎/ℓ(25℃ est.)
Vapour density
6.5
Relative density
1.017 (20/4℃)
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
0.67 (est.)
Viscosity
7~15 cP (25℃)
Molecular weight
188.221

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 6 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Photosensitive agent2
  • Intermediate2
  • Film former1
  • Chemical reaction regulator1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

5 skin studies and 3 eye studies are on record.

Classed as highly irritating3

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

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  • Severe Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • SkinIrr2
    Skin Irritation · QSAR Predicted
  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · equivalent or similar to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
  • Severe Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
  • Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across
  • Severe Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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