Ethoxy ethyl methacrylate

AKA: 1085699-23-5, Ethyl (E)-3-ethoxy-2-methylacrylate, (E)-Ethyl 3-ethoxy-2-methylacrylate, 92145-32-9, Ethyl 3-ethoxy-2-methylacrylate, Ethyl (E)-3-ethoxy-2-methylprop-2-enoate, (2E)-Ethyl 3-Ethoxy-2-methylprop-2-enoate
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Ethoxy ethyl methacrylate is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as 1085699-23-5. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Formula
C8H14O3
Mol. Weight
158.19
CAS #
97-63-2
Form
Powder
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer monomer developed in the 20th century. Used in modern cosmetics as a film-forming agent in masques and other products to create a protective coating on skin.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR