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PEG-3 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATE

PEG-3 Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate is the triester of Acrylic Acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Trimethylolpropane containing an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 45 list it before the 1% line and 0 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 45 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 45

Definition

PEG-3 Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate is the triester of Acrylic Acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Trimethylolpropane containing an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide.

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGHolds powders togetherBINDING

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 トリアクリル酸PEG-15トリメチロールプロパン: 本品は、アクリル酸(*)とトリメチロールプロパン(*)のポリエチレングリコールエーテルのトリエステルであり、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は15である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name トリアクリル酸PEG-6トリメチロールプロパン: 本品は、アクリル酸(*)とトリメチロールプロパン(*)(TMP)のポリエチレングリコールエーテルのトリエステルであり、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は6である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name トリアクリル酸PEG-9トリメチロールプロパン: 本品は、アクリル酸(*)及びトリメチロールプロパン(*)(TMP)のポリエチレングリコールエーテルとのトリエステルであり、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は9である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

PEG-3 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATEINCI피이지-3트라이메틸올프로판트라이아크릴레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)피이지-6트라이메틸올프로판트라이아크릴레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)피이지-9트라이메틸올프로판트라이아크릴레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]-, ether with 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (3:1)SynonymPEG-15 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATESynonymPEG-4 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATESynonymPEG-6 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATESynonymPEG-9 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATESynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
28961-43-5
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
278-260-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID3027950
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID201764942
Molecular formula
(C2H4O)n(C2H4O)n(C2H4O)nC15H20O6

Measured properties

Appearance
solid

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 19 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.

  • Hardener7
  • Film former4
  • Binder3
  • Pigment2
  • Monomers1
  • Diluent1
  • Softener and conditioner1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

9 skin studies and 5 eye studies are on record.

Classed as highly irritating2Classed as low7

The studies disagree (the most common conclusion covers 22%), so they do not establish that this ingredient is irritating. These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 14 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: CFR 1500.41 according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: Code of Federal regulations, Title 16, Section 1500.41 according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: Code of Federal Regulations, Title 16, Section 1500.41 according to
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay)
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
  • Category 6.5B (Category 1)
    Skin Sensitization · Read Across
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Severe Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: EPA TSCA according to
  • Severe Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Category 8.3A (Category 1)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across
  • Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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