Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Film-Forming Polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer is a crosspolymer of lauryl methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate monomers
CAS #
61181-29-1
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.
Hair Fixing
Creates Protective Barrier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosslinked polymer developed in the late 20th century for use as a texture enhancer and film-forming agent in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
2
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR