Cyclohexyl Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginDerived from methacrylate monomers, a class of synthetic acrylic compounds produced from petrochemical sources. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of cyclohexyl methacrylate and ethylhexyl methacrylate monomers to form a copolymer.

Cyclohexyl Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of cyclohexyl methacrylate and ethylhexyl methacrylate

CAS #

82227-04-1

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.

Creates Protective Barrier

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️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