murphyGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
AKA: 2-Propenoic acid, Homopolymer, Ester with 1, 3-propanetriol
Synthetic
Clean
OriginSynthesized from methacrylic acid and glycerol, belonging to the polymethacrylate polymer chemical family. Produced through esterification and polymerization reactions of glycerol with methacrylic monomers.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, homopolymer, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS #
28474-30-8, 146126-21-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 833)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 833)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.048–1.9%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2020 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR