Urethane methacrylate
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Urethane methacrylate is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as RefChem:901451. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Formula
C7H13NO4
Mol. Weight
175.18
Form
Liquid
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates protective coating
Helps improve durability of nail products
Enhances polish adhesion
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century. Used in cosmetics and beauty products as a film-forming agent in nail polishes and adhesive formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR