Hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) and Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate (Di-HEMA TMHDC) are two colorless viscous liquids that readily polymerize when exposed to UV-light. Because of their physical properties, these monomers are typically used in nail enhancement products. The skin sensitization potential of these cosmetic ingredients raised concerns since 2016. The restriction of HEMA and Di-HEMA TMHDC to professional […]
Restrictions
The regulation (EU) No 2016/314 has just been published and will enter into force on March 25th, 2016. This new piece of legislation considers the recent toxicological investigations carried out on Ethoxydiglycol and implements use restrictions on this basis. Ethoxydiglycol, also known as DEGEE (CAS 111-90-0), is a cosmetic ingredient widely used as a solvent […]
Numerous peer-reviewed articles highlighted the toxicity of hair dye substances and notably their concerning carcinogenic, genotoxic and skin sensitizing properties. Concerned by the potential risks for the consumers, the SCCS, the EU Commission, the Member States and the Industry developed an overall strategy to evaluate a number of hair dye substances and, when necessary, regulate […]
