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HEMA ACETOACETATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 6L3EW3HZF2 · registered name 2-(ACETOACETOXY)ETHYL METHACRYLATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

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)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Methacrylate Ester Monomers

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name アセト酢酸HEMA: 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

HEMA ACETOACETATEINCI에이치이엠에이아세토아세테이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-, 2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl esterSynonymアセト酢酸HEMAJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
21282-97-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID7041388
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID5021388
IUPAC
2-[(2-Methylprop-2-enoyl)oxy]ethyl 3-oxobutanoate
Molecular formula
C10H14O5
Molecular weight
214.217 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 5 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.

  • Monomers1
  • Chemical reaction regulator1
  • Solvent1
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1
  • Film former1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

5 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low2

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.

See all 7 studies
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay) according to EU Method B.42 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay)
  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted
  • Category 6.5B (Category 1)
    Skin Sensitization · Read Across
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to EPA OPPTS 870.2400 (Acute Eye Irritation) according to other guideline: Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Test Data for Registration of Agricultural Chemicals, Eye Irritation (2-1-5), 12 Nohsan No. 8147, Agricultural Production Bureau, November 24 2000 according to
  • Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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