Lauryl Methacrylate

AKA: Dodecyl methacrylate, 142-90-5, Dodecyl 2-methylacrylate, N-Dodecyl methacrylate, 2-Propenoic acid, Dodecyl ester, Metazene, Dodecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, Sipomer LMA, Methacrylic acid
Synthetic
Not Clean
Based on available data, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that ... Lauryl Methacrylate is safe as used in nail enhancement products when skin contact is avoided. Products containing these ingredients should be accompanied with directions to avoid skin contact, because of the sensitizing potential of Methacrylates.
Solubility Insol in water
Formula
C16H30O2
Mol. Weight
254.41
CAS #
142-90-5
Form
Powder
State
Dodecyl methacrylate is a liquid. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer precursor developed for cosmetic use as a film-forming agent and texture modifier in personal care products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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
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: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR