Butyl Methacrylate/Acryoyloxy PG Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Film-forming polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic monomers butyl methacrylate and acryloxypropyl glycol methacrylate, which belong to the methacrylate chemical family. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of these monomers to form a copolymer film-forming resin.

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester, polymer with 2-oxiranylmethyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, 2-propenoate, tert-Bu 2-ethylhexaneperoxoate-initiated

CAS #

1431551-12-0

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Anti-Inflammatory

Boosts Collagen

Wound Healing

Creates protective layer

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2018

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR