PEG-4 Dimethacrylate
What is it?
Methacylate ester monomers (Butyl Methacrylate, t-Butyl Methacrylate, Cyclohexyl Methacrylate, Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate, Ethoxyethyl Methacrylate, Glycol HEMA-Methacrylate, HEMA, HEMA Acetoacetate, Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate, Isobornyl Methacrylate, Isobutyl Methacrylate, Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl Methacrylate, Lauryl Methacrylate, Methoxydiglycol Methacrylate, PEG-4 Dimethacrylate, Triethyleneglycol Dimethacrylate, Trimethylolpropane Trimethacrylate) are colorless liquids. Methacrylate ester monomers are used in nail enhancement products.
Safety Information
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) includes Butyl Methacrylate on its list of indirect food additives. It may be used as a component of coatings, and polymers in food contact surfaces.
The safety of Methacrylate ester monomers has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Butyl Methacrylate, t-Butyl Methacrylate, Cyclohexyl Methacrylate, Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate, Ethoxyethyl Methacrylate, Glycol HEMA-Methacrylate, HEMA, HEMA Acetoacetate, Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate, Isobornyl Methacrylate, Isobutyl Methacrylate, Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl Methacrylate, Lauryl Methacrylate, Methoxydiglycol Methacrylate, PEG-4 Dimethacrylate, Triethyleneglycol Dimethacrylate and Trimethylolpropane Trimethacrylate were safe as used in nail enhancement products when labeled to avoid skin contact.
The safety of Methacrylate ester monomers has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Butyl Methacrylate, t-Butyl Methacrylate, Cyclohexyl Methacrylate, Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate, Ethoxyethyl Methacrylate, Glycol HEMA-Methacrylate, HEMA, HEMA Acetoacetate, Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate, Isobornyl Methacrylate, Isobutyl Methacrylate, Isopropylidenediphenyl Bisoxyhydroxypropyl Methacrylate, Lauryl Methacrylate, Methoxydiglycol Methacrylate, PEG-4 Dimethacrylate, Triethyleneglycol Dimethacrylate and Trimethylolpropane Trimethacrylate were safe as used in nail enhancement products when labeled to avoid skin contact.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Methacrylate ester monomers are used in nail enhancement products to build or lengthen the nail.
Scientific facts:
Methylacrylate ester monomers are relatively small chemical compounds. They are produced by reacting methacrylic acid with the appropriate alcohol. For example, Butyl Methacrylate is prepared from the reaction of methacrylic acid and butyl alcohol. Many of the methacrylate ester monomers are used in dentistry as resins, adhesives and restorative materials.
