Polymethyl Methacrylate

Synonyms: PMMA

CAS Number: 9011-14-7

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Plastics, home goods, consumer products, building materials

Description:

Polymethyl methacrylate is a lightweight, transparent plastic used in consumer products and as a filler and texture-enhancing agent in cosmetics and aesthetic procedures, including acrylic nails. While PMMA itself is considered low toxicity, contamination with residual methyl methacrylate is a concern.

Health concerns:

Low Health Concerns

Current research suggests ingredient may be safe for use.

Contaminants:

Methyl methacrylate

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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