# BUTYL ACRYLATE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_butyl_acrylate
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Binding
Identifier: DTXSID6024676

> BUTYL ACRYLATE: Used in cosmetics as a binder. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 30 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Laboratory supplies. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 30 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Laboratory supplies.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Butyl Acrylate is the organic compound
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 30 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Binder, acrylic component, foam coating.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/91900
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated January 7, 2008): https://living-future.org/declare-products/airelight/

_Assessed by Greenveil._