Phenoxyethyl Acrylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as nail conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phenoxyethyl Acrylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
What does it do?
Phenoxyethyl Acrylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Nail conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, or condition of fingernails and toenails
EU regulatory status
Phenoxyethyl Acrylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Phenoxyethyl Acrylate?
Phenoxyethyl Acrylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phenoxyethyl Acrylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Is Phenoxyethyl Acrylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Phenoxyethyl Acrylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Phenoxyethyl Acrylate do in cosmetic products?
Phenoxyethyl Acrylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: nail conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Phenoxyethyl Acrylate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Phenoxyethyl Acrylate is 48145-04-6.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 07/07/2020