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N-VINYL IMIDAZOLE.

Avoid CAS 1072-63-5 / NOT REPORTED

N-Vinyl Imidazole is primarily utilized as a monomer for synthesizing various polymers. While its polymerized derivatives are employed as film-forming agents in some cosmetic applications, the monomer itself possesses significant hazardous properties that preclude its direct use in skincare formulations.

Summary

Monomer for Polymer Synthesis

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a monomer, N-Vinyl Imidazole features an electron-donor nitrogen atom within its imidazole ring, enabling protein binding when polymerized. Although its copolymers, such as VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer, function in cosmetics primarily through physical effects like film-forming and hair-fixing, the monomer itself does not exert direct biochemical action on the skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

N-Vinyl Imidazole is a hazardous chemical primarily used in polymerization processes and is not intended for direct application as a cosmetic ingredient, making 'dusting' in consumer products irrelevant.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This compound is light-sensitive and hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air. Its free-radical polymerization rate is significantly faster at highly acidic conditions (pH 1) compared to alkaline conditions (pH 9).

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Pregnancy
Caution
Sensitization risk High

N-Vinyl Imidazole is classified as a hazardous substance with significant concerns. It is corrosive to the skin (Skin Corr. 1C), causes serious eye injury (Eye Dam. 1), is acutely toxic (Acute Tox. 4), and is a reproductive toxicant ('May damage the unborn child,' Repr. 1B). The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) lists it as a 'Substance of Very High Concern' due to its reproductive toxicity. These hazardous classifications deem it entirely unsuitable for direct incorporation into skincare products.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy High
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Due to its severe hazardous classifications, including reproductive toxicity, corrosivity to skin and eyes, and acute toxicity, N-Vinyl Imidazole is unequivocally unsuitable and unsafe for direct use in skincare formulations.

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