Methacrylic Acid/PEG-6 Methacrylate/PEG-6 Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: Film Former

Synthetic

Occlusive

Acid

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from methacrylic acid and polyethylene glycol (PEG) monomers belonging to the acrylic polymer chemical family. Produced through free radical polymerization where monomers are crosslinked using PEG-6 dimethacrylate as a crosslinking agent.

Methacrylic Acid/PEG-6 Methacrylate/PEG-6 Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer. is a copolymer of methacrylic acid and PEG-6 methacrylate crosslinked with PEG-6 dimethacrylate.

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

Wound Healing

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2018

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