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Cyclohexyl Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer
AKA “Methacrylate copolymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Cyclohexyl methacrylate/ethylhexyl methacrylate copolymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Cyclohexyl Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of cyclohexyl methacrylate and ethylhexyl methacrylate
CAS #
82227-04-1
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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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.
Creates Protective Barrier
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic acrylic copolymer created in late 20th-century materials science. Developed for use as a flexible film-former in cosmetics, particularly in waterproof and long-wear formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Steareth-30 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Ceteth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Laureth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Steareth-30 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Laureth-7 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-8 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Behenyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Behenyl Methacrylate/t-Butyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Butyl Acrylate/Cyclohexyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Butyl Acrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Cyclohexyl Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dimethylacrylamide/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VP/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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HEA/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Glyceryl Diisostearate Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Butyl Acrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PVP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Vinyl Caprolactam/PVP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR