Isobornyl Methacrylate

Isobornyl Methacrylate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 904857
AKA: Ageflex IBOMA, NK Ester IB, Acryester, Sipomer IBOMA, Light Ester IB-X, Eternal EM 90, IBXMA, Methacrylic acid, Isobornyl ester
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginDerived from isoborneol and methacrylic acid, belonging to the acrylic ester chemical family. Synthesized through esterification reaction of isoborneol with methacrylic acid under catalytic conditions.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, (1R,2R,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl ester, rel-
Formula
C14H22O2
Mol. Weight
222.32
CAS #
7534-94-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Fights Bacteria
UV Protection
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
Leave-on8.3–20.2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2020 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR