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Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
AKA “EHMA copolymer, Ethylhexyl acrylate polymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Ethylhexyl acrylate/methyl methacrylate copolymer
AKA: EHMA copolymer, Ethylhexyl acrylate polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copoymer of 2-Ethylhexyl 2-propenoate, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
CAS #
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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
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
A synthetic copolymer created for cosmetic applications. Functions as a film-former and adhesive in nail polishes and waterproof cosmetic products.
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR