Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: Acrylic crosspolymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

OriginA synthetic crosspolymer created from methyl methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate monomers. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of the two monomers to form interconnected polymer chains.

Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer is a crosspolymer of Methyl Methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate monomers

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.39–1.6%

Rinse-offNot reported

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