Acrylate Allergens in Cosmetics & Dental Products

Acrylates are a family of chemicals widely used in gel and acrylic nail products, dental composites, and UV-cured coatings. They are potent sensitizers and a growing cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly among nail technicians and consumers of gel manicures.

High Risk

Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA)🔴 High Risk 2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate (HPMA)🔴 High Risk Ethyl Cyanoacrylate🔴 High Risk Methyl Methacrylate🔴 High Risk Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate🔴 High Risk

Medium Risk

Ethyl Acrylate🟡 Medium Risk Butyl Methacrylate🟡 Medium Risk Tetrahydrofurfuryl Methacrylate🟡 Medium Risk Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate🟡 Medium Risk Urethane Dimethacrylate🟡 Medium Risk Bisphenol A Glycidyl Methacrylate (Bis-GMA)🟡 Medium Risk

Lower Risk Alternatives

Acrylates Copolymer✅ Low Risk Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer✅ Low Risk

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