Ethyl Acrylate
CAS Number: 140-88-5
Sources of exposure:
Artificial nail products, adhesives, paints, coatings, dental materials
Description:
Ethyl acrylate is an acrylic acid ester used as a chemical building block in the production of polymers, resins, adhesives, and coatings. It may also be present as a residual monomer in some acrylic-based consumer products, including artificial nail and dental materials. Potential exposure to unreacted ethyl acrylate may occur during product application or handling.
Health concerns:
Cancer
Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.
Genotoxicity
May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.
Neurotoxicity
May impact brain function or development.
Organ System Toxicity
May cause organ damage and disease.
Immunotoxicity & Allergens
May impact immune system function or cause allergic reactions.
Respiratory Toxicity & Asthmagens
May damage the lungs or trigger asthma.
Irritant
May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.
Ecotoxicity
May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.
Banned/restricted lists:
- California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - cancer
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II - Prohibited
- IFRA Standards - 51st Amendment - Prohibition
References
- US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox). California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List.