Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl 1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carboxylate
CAS 82052-94-6
Also registered as 6 other CAS numbers
85257-14-3 · 114463-61-5 · 161035-77-4 · 165742-68-7 · 481722-94-5 · 70293-55-9
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl 1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carboxylate in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Hema trimellitate anhydride”.
Also known as Hema trimellitate anhydride · 4-(2-Methacryloyloxyethyl)trimellitic anhydride · 4-Methacryloxyethyl trimellitic acid anhydride · 4-Methacryloxyethyl trimellitic anhydride · 4-Methacryloyloxyethyl trimellitic anhydrid · 4-methacryloxyethyl trimellitate anhydride
Used in cosmetics as a nail conditioning agent.
- Nail conditioning
- Conditioner
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl 1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carboxylate appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
USEPAcommercial use observed2 entries
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner.Source →
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including anhydrides.Source →
EUCosIngActiveHEMA Trimellitate Anhydride is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
- HEMA Trimellitate Anhydride is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl 1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carboxylate. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl 1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carboxylate yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl 1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carboxylate in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
4
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
Nail conditioningConditioner