Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

AKA: 2-Propenoic acid, Homopolymer, Ester with 1, 3-propanetriol

Synthetic

Clean

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, homopolymer, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol

CAS #

28474-30-8, 146126-21-8

Form

Powder

Functions

Viscosity Controlling

Controls Viscosity

Traditional Use

A synthetic polymer developed from glycerin and polymethacrylate in the late 20th century. Designed as a film-former and thickening agent in modern cosmetic formulations for improved product performance.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR