Cyclohexyl methacrylate

Cyclohexyl methacrylate 1
AKA: 2-Propenoic acid, Cyclohexyl ester, Methacrylic acid, Cyclohexylmethacrylate, Ageflex CHMA, ACRYESTER CH
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
2-Propenoic Acid, 2-methyl-, Cyclohexyl Ester
Formula
C10H16O2
Mol. Weight
168.23
CAS #
101-43-9
Form
Powder
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A synthetic acrylic monomer developed in the mid-20th century. Used in modern cosmetics as a film-forming and adhesive polymer component, with no natural traditional equivalent.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed2 papers →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR