Lauryl Methacrylate
AKA “Dodecyl methacrylate, 142-90-5, Dodecyl 2-methylacrylate, N-Dodecyl methacrylate, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, dodecyl ester, Metazene, Dodecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, Sipomer LMA, Methacrylic acid”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Lauryl methacrylate
AKA: Dodecyl methacrylate, 142-90-5, Dodecyl 2-methylacrylate, N-Dodecyl methacrylate, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, Dodecyl ester, Metazene, Dodecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, Sipomer LMA, Methacrylic acid
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Based on available data, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that ... Lauryl 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 Insol in water
Formula
C16H30O2
Mol. Weight
254.41
CAS #
142-90-5
Form
Powder
State
Dodecyl methacrylate is a liquid. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
See origin →
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer precursor developed for cosmetic use as a film-forming agent and texture modifier in personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Methacrylic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate/Tridecyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Dimethylacrylamide/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauryl Methacrylate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Methacrylic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Methacrylic Acid/Styrene/VP Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG/PPG-5/2 Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Stearyl/Lauryl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
2-Methyl-1-Phenyl-2-Propanol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Methacrylic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Methacrylic acid
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR