# 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8044830
Categories: beauty
Functions: artificial nail builder, Film former, finish, in the surface treatment lacquer hardwood flooring, Photosensitizers, pu coating, reagent, uv acrylic layer, uv coating component
Identifier: DTXSID8044830

> 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone is used as artificial nail builder / film former. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 64 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 64 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 64 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, artificial nail builder, finish.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._