Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from lauryl methacrylate and sodium methacrylate monomers derived from petrochemical sources. Produced through free radical polymerization with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate as a crosslinking agent.

Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of lauryl methacrylate and sodium methacrylate crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Reduces Inflammation

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on1.3–7.7%

Rinse-off0.081%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2018 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR