Methyl Methacrylate/PEG/PPG-4/3 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: Acrylic copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginDerived from methyl methacrylate and polyethylene glycol/polypropylene glycol methacrylate monomers, both petroleum-based chemicals. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization of these monomers, crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate.
Methyl Methacrylate/PEG/PPG-4/3 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a random copolymer of methyl methacrylate and PEG/PPG-4/3 methacrylate crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate.
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
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2018 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR