Butyl Methacrylate

Butyl Methacrylate

AKA “97-88-1, N-Butyl methacrylate, butyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, Butylmethacrylate, Butylmethacrylaat, Butyl 2-methacrylate, Butil metacrilato, 2-Methyl-butylacrylat, 2-Methyl-butylacrylaat”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Butyl methacrylate

AKA: 97-88-1, N-Butyl methacrylate, Butyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, Butylmethacrylate, Butylmethacrylaat, Butyl 2-methacrylate, Butil metacrilato, 2-Methyl-butylacrylat, 2-Methyl-butylacrylaat

Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 6

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

Based on available data, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that ... Butyl Methacrylate is safe as used in nail enhancement products when skin contact is avoided. Products containing these ingredients should be accompanied with directions to avoid skin contact, because of the sensitizing potential of Methacrylates.

Solubility Insoluble (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C8H14O2

Mol. Weight

142.20

CAS #

97-88-1

Form

Powder

State

Butyl, decyl, cetyl, eicosyl methacrylate appears as a colorless liquid with a mild odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. (USCG, 1999)

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Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Viscosity Controlling

Antimicrobial

Creates protective layer

Provides scent

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

Synthetic polymer monomer developed in the 20th century for use in cosmetic film-formers and nail products. Created to provide improved adhesion and durability in cosmetic formulations.