murphyUrethane methacrylate
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from methacrylic acid and polyol or polyether compounds within the acrylate polymer family. Produced through esterification and polymerization reactions to create the methacrylate-urethane copolymer structure.
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
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 coating
Helps improve durability of nail products
Enhances polish adhesion
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