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InventoryRef 9561715/01/2018

2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE

2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester,2-Propenoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol

2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 25584-83-2

CAS 25584-83-2PubChem CID 16213126

Hydroxypropyl acrylate

Hydroxypropyl acrylate appears as a clear colorless liquid. Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Corrosive to tissue. May polymerize exothermically if heated or contaminated. If the polymerization takes place inside a container, the container may rupture violently. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make plastics. — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name: propane-1,2-diol;prop-2-enoic acid

Molecular formula: C6H12O4
Molecular weight: 148.16 g/mol
Exact mass: 148.07355886 Da
Topological polar surface area: 77.8 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Propylene glycol acrylate7EFO911SQHAcrylic acid, hydroxypropyl esterAcrylic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediolAcrylic acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol2-Propenoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediolVISCOAT HPARefChem:1087096

9 more reported names

247-118-0Acrylic acid 2-hydroxypropyl esterUNII-7EFO911SQHacrylic acid;propane-1,2-diolCCRIS 7745HSDB 596EINECS 247-118-01,2(or 3)-Propanediol, 1-acrylateEC 247-118-0

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 999-61-1

CAS 999-61-1PubChem CID 61249

2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate

IUPAC name: 2-hydroxypropyl prop-2-enoate

Molecular formula: C6H10O3
Molecular weight: 130.14 g/mol
Exact mass: 130.062994177 Da
XLogP3: 0.3
Topological polar surface area: 46.5 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 3
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Propylene glycol monoacrylate1,2-Propanediol, 1-acrylate2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl esterAcrylic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl esterbeta-Hydroxypropyl acrylateF17T4R74K6RefChem:876051,2-PROPANEDIOL-1-ACRYLATE

16 more reported names

propylene glycol monoacrylate homopolymer213-663-8.beta.-Hydroxypropyl acrylateEINECS 213-663-8poly(hydroxypropyl acrylate)BRN 1754331UNII-F17T4R74K6HSDB 7913BISOMER HPAKAYARAD HPAHOP-ALIGHT ESTER HOP-ADSSTox_CID_2143DSSTox_RID_78601DSSTox_GSID_27878Hydroxypropyl acrylate polymer

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL3184912
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID0022143
PubMed:22404192
PubMed:22204705
PubMed:21638493
PubMed:21291640
PubMed:21039407
PubMed:18976382

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Inventory details for 2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE

INCI name

2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE

Description

2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester,2-Propenoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 95617
Imported identity: 2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE
Source update: 15/01/2018

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for 2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE

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Key data

CAS

999-61-1; 25584-83-2

-, 247-118-0

Restriction

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Function

FILM FORMING: Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#221 · 2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

1,4-BUTANEDIOL DIMETHACRYLATEFILM FORMING

1,4-BUTANEDIOL/SUCCINIC ACID/ADIPIC ACID/HDI COPOLYMERABRASIVE, BINDING, FILM FORMING

1,6-HDI/POLYVINYL ALCOHOL/ETHYLENEDIAMINE CROSSPOLYMERFILM FORMING

2-HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATEFILM FORMING

4,4'-ISOPROPYLIDENEDIPHENOL/EPICHLOROHYDRIN COPOLYMERFILM FORMING

ABIES BALSAMEA EXTRACTFILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, PERFUMING

ABIES BALSAMEA RESINFILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE

ACACIA CATECHU GUMFILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How 2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, 2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE carries the following function designation(s):

FILM FORMING

CAS 999-61-1; 25584-83-2 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for 2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for 2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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