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Official EU label nameGlossary entry 10183

ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE

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Global evidence snapshot

The resolved identity has matching regulatory evidence in 0 of 13 indexed market datasets: 0 country records and 0 EU Annex records. Every result and evidence gap is listed below.

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Markets with evidence
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Evidence gaps
13
Resolved identifiers
2

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Resolved substance identity

CAS:103-11-7
EC:203-080-7
Ingredient index records:
ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE
Cosmetic functions: BINDING

Ethylhexyl Acrylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

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ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE

Regulatory evidence in all 13 markets

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European Union
EU
No local match0
Complete annex dataset
Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 consolidated to 1 May 2026
No annex match only means that these five annexes did not return a match; CosIng identity data and other EU obligations still need review.
Great Britain
GB
No local match0
Complete consolidated annex dataset
GB retained Regulation 1223/2009 schedules, effective 15 August 2026
No annex match is not approval and does not cover Northern Ireland, which follows the applicable EU framework.
Canada
CA
No local match0
Complete Hotlist snapshot
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, 13 August 2025
The Hotlist is an administrative compliance tool, not an exhaustive safety approval list.
New Zealand
NZ
No local match0
Complete schedules dataset
Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026
The searchable spreadsheet is an aid; the legal Group Standard and incorporated notices remain authoritative.
ASEAN
ASEAN
No local match0
Complete regional annex dataset
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive annexes 2026-1, 22 June 2026
Regional annex coverage does not replace member-state implementation dates, notifications or national deviations.
China
CN
No local match0
Complete prohibited catalogues plus official-source workflow
NMPA 2021 banned catalogues plus dynamic IECIC List I/List II system current since 2025
IECIC listing is not blanket approval; absence may require the new cosmetic ingredient route, and restrictions are checked separately.
Japan
JP
No local match0
Complete Standards appendices dataset
MHLW Standards for Cosmetics official English source and Japanese amendments checked for the imported snapshot
The Japanese text and subsequent notices are canonical; no local match is not a product-compliance conclusion.
South Korea
KR
No local match0
Complete current appendix dataset
MFDS Notice 2026-19, effective 18 March 2026
Korean source wording is canonical and other positive lists/notices may still apply to the formulation.
United States
US
No local match0
Complete enumerated federal ingredient rules
eCFR Title 21 issue date 27 August 2026
FDA has no general approved-cosmetic-ingredient catalogue; absence from these sections is not approval or proof of safety.
Australia
AU
No local match0
Complete cosmetic-relevant Poisons Standard subset plus official workflow
Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026
An AICIS Inventory match is not cosmetic approval; no Inventory match can indicate a new, exempted, reported or confidential introduction.
Brazil
BR
No local match0
Complete prohibited dataset plus current restricted-list workflow
ANVISA RDC 1.029/2026 and RDC 1.030/2026, published 15 June 2026
RDC 1.030/2026 amends rather than replaces the prohibited baseline, and the second restricted-list revision was still under consultation in July 2026.
India
IN
No local match0
Complete current Part 2 dataset plus official workflow for Parts 1, 3 and 4
Cosmetics Rules 2020 plus current BIS IS 4707 parts (1:2020, 2:2025, 3:2025, 4:2022)
The standards are separate controlled publications; absence from a locally indexed excerpt is not permission.
Saudi Arabia
SA
No local match0
Complete official list index
SFDA live prohibited/restricted lists, snapshot 30 August 2026
No list match is not permission; Gulf/SFDA product, claim, notification and technical requirements still apply.
No market rows match this filter.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 103-11-7
CAS 103-11-7PubChem CID 7636

2-Ethylhexyl acrylate

IUPAC name
2-ethylhexyl prop-2-enoate
Molecular formula
C11H20O2
Molecular weight
184.27 g/mol
Exact mass
184.146329876 Da
XLogP3
3.8
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-Ethylhexyl 2-propenoateAcrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester2-Ethyl-1-hexyl acrylate2-Propenoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-, acrylateacrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl esterHR49R9S6XGRefChem:6740
16 more reported names
203-080-7618-950-52-ETHYLHEXYLACRYLATENSC 4803Mono(2-ethylhexyl) acrylate2-Ethylhexylester kyseliny akrylove2EHANSC-48032-ethylexyl acrylate2EHA; EHA; JR 910; NSC 4803; Norsocryl 2-EHACAS-103-11-7CCRIS 3430HSDB 1121Octyl Acrylate MonomerEINECS 203-080-7UNII-HR49R9S6XG
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

EMBL-EBI ChEBI
Exact identifier matchCHEBI:82465

2-Ethylhexyl acrylate

Formula
C11H20O2
Average mass
184.279 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
184.14633 Da
Formal charge
0
  • enoate ester — is a (CHEBI:51702)
  • enoate ester — is a (CHEBI:51702)
Cross-references from this source
  • CAS: 103-11-7 — KEGG COMPOUND
  • MANUAL_X_REF: C19420 — KEGG COMPOUND

Mapped by: Exact CAS cross-reference in the ChEBI compound record. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match7636

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Signal: Warning Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P271, P272, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P319, P321, P332+P317, P333+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for < 0.1% (1 of 3581) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (> 99.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H317 (> 99.9%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H335 (99.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H412 (16.2%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P271, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P319, P321, P332+P317, P333+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 3581 reports by companies from 48 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1 of 3581 reports by companies.; There are 47 notifications provided by 3580 of 3581 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: The GHS information provided by 1 company from 1 notification to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Warning Source: NITE-CMC
  • NFPA Health Rating: 1 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause significant irritation. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Fire Rating: 2 - Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur. Materials would not under normal conditions form hazardous atmospheres with air, but under high ambient temperatures or under moderate heating could release vapor in sufficient quantities to produce hazardous atmospheres with air. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Instability Rating: 1 - Materials that in themselves are normally stable but that can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF of 430 was calculated for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 4.09(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is high(SRC), provided the compound is not altered biologically or chemically once released into the environment(SRP). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 430(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that 2-ethylhexyl acrylate is expected to have moderate mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate from moist soil surfaces is expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given a Henry's Law constant of 0.000432 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), derived from its vapor pressure, 0.178 mm Hg(3) and water solubility, 100 mg/L(4). 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon its vapor pressure(3). Biodegradation data in soil were not found; however, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate was found to biodegrade 51 to >90% in biodegradation screening tests(4,5). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 430(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that 2-ethylhexyl acrylate is expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is expected(3) based upon a Henry's Law constant of 0.000432 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), derived from its vapor pressure, 0.178 mm Hg(4) and water solubility, 100 mg/L(5). Using this Henry's Law constant and an estimation method(3), volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 7 hours and 6 days, respectively(SRC). According to a classification scheme(6), an estimated BCF of 280(SRC), from an estimated log Kow of 4.09(7) and a regression-derived equation(8), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is high(SRC), provided the compound is not altered physically or chemically once released into the environment(SRP). No hydrolysis data are available for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate; however, hydrolysis is expected to be an important environmental fate process for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate but only at alkaline pHs(SRC). The base-catalyzed second-order hydrolysis rate constant for an analogous compou Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, which has a vapor pressure of 0.178 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 2-ethylhexyl acrylate is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 19 hours(SRC), calculated from its rate constant of 2.0X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) that was derived using a structure estimation method(3). The rate constant for the vapor-phase reaction of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate with ozone has been estimated as 1.8X10-16 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) that was derived using a structure estimation method(3). This corresponds to an atmospheric half-life of about 6.5 days at an atmospheric concentration of 7X10+11 ozone molecules per cu cm(4). 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate is not expected to be susceptible to direct photolysis by sunlight, since it does not contain functional groups that are expected to absorb light with wavelengths >290 nm(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Industry Uses: Binder; Solvent; Monomers; Wrinkle resisting agent; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Anti-stain agent; Absorbent; Plasticizer; Intermediate Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Sources/Uses: Used as a monomer for plastics, protective coatings, and paper treatment, in copolymerization of vinyl acetate and vinyl chloride, and in the manufacture of water-based paints, adhesives, printing inks, impregnating agents, and reactive diluent/cross-linking agents; [HSDB] Used to make polymers and copolymers that are usually further processed to aqueous polymer dispersions--used mainly in adhesives and paints; Also used for coating raw materials, in the plastics industry, and as a monomer in construction industry chemicals (concentrations of 0.1-21%); [EC] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Uses: Monomer for plastics, protective coatings, paper treatment; in water-based paints Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: In vinyl acetate copolymerization Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: In vinyl chloride copolymerization Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Acrylic acid, 2 ethylhexyl ester is used... in the production of water-based paints intended for use in contact with food or drink. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: ... Used to manufacture coating materials (especially emulsion paints), adhesives, printing inks, impregnating agents, and reactive diluent/cross-linking agents. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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Imported from Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175 (dataset version EU 2025/1175). The glossary supplies common ingredient names for the ingredient list required by Article 19(1)(g); it is not an approval or safety list.

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