murphyDimethylacrylamide/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylic Copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginDerived from acrylamide and methacrylate monomers, members of the acrylic polymer chemical family. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization of dimethylacrylamide and lauryl methacrylate monomers.
Dimethylacrylamide/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of dimethylacrylamide and Lauryl Methacrylate.
CAS #
103479-14-7
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Holds ingredients together
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR