Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: GDMA Crosspolymer, Acrylic Polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymer of glycol dimethacrylate
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic polymer. Used in cosmetics to create texture, improve stability, and provide film-forming properties in gels and serums.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR