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Cyclohexylmethacrylate
AKA “CYCLOHEXYL METHACRYLATE, 2-Propenoic acid, cyclohexyl ester, Methacrylic acid, Ageflex CHMA, ACRYESTER CH”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Cyclohexylmethacrylate
AKA: CYCLOHEXYL METHACRYLATE, 2-Propenoic acid, Cyclohexyl ester, Methacrylic acid, Ageflex CHMA, ACRYESTER CH
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Silicone
Not Clean
Butyl Dimethicone Acrylate/Cyclohexylmethacrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of butyl dimethicone acrylate, cyclohexylmethacrylate and ethylhexyl acrylate monomers.
Formula
C10H16O2
Mol. Weight
168.23
CAS #
101-43-9
Form
Powder
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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
Traditional Use
Synonym for cyclohexyl methacrylate; a synthetic acrylic monomer developed mid-20th century for industrial and cosmetic applications as a film-forming polymer.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Methacrylic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Butyl Acrylate/Cyclohexyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Cyclohexyl methacrylate
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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Methacrylic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Methacrylic Acid/Styrene/VP Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG/PPG-5/2 Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Methacrylic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Methacrylic acid
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR