Cyclohexyl Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Cyclohexyl Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Cyclohexyl Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of cyclohexyl methacrylate and ethylhexyl methacrylate
CAS #
82227-04-1
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic acrylic copolymer created in late 20th-century materials science. Developed for use as a flexible film-former in cosmetics, particularly in waterproof and long-wear formulations.
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR