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POLYETHYLACRYLATE

Molecular structure

Cosmetic roles

Leaves 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)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Re-evalution, Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ポリアクリル酸エチル: 本品は、アクリル酸エチルの重合体であり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

POLYETHYLACRYLATEINCI폴리에틸아크릴레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester, homopolymerSynonymポリアクリル酸エチルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
9003-32-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID201009100

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Initial boiling point and range
99.5 ℃
Flash point
15.6 ℃
Water solubility
7334 g/㎖
Relative density
0.913

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 4 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.

  • Cleaning agent1
  • Film former1
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1
  • Binder1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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