Methyl Methacrylate
AKA “80-62-6, methyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, Methylmethacrylate, Pegalan, Methacrylic acid methyl ester, Methyl methylacrylate, Methyl 2-methylpropenoate, Acryester M, Diakon”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Methyl methacrylate
AKA: 80-62-6, Methyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, Methylmethacrylate, Pegalan, Methacrylic acid methyl ester, Methyl methylacrylate, Methyl 2-methylpropenoate, Acryester M, Diakon
Ingredient · Anticaking · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl, Methyl Ester
Solubility 1 to 10 mg/mL at 63.5 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C5H8O2
Mol. Weight
100.12
CAS #
80-62-6
Form
Liquid
State
Methyl methacrylate monomer appears as a clear colorless liquid. Slightly soluble in water and floats on water. Vapors heavier than air. Vapors irritate the eyes and respiratory system. Containers mus
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Functions
Anticaking
Opacifying
Prevents Clumping
Adds Opacity
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the early-to-mid 20th century, initially used in industrial applications and dentures. Adopted by cosmetics industry as a film-former and texture enhancer in nail and skin products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel safety assessment of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, and
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel safety assessment of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, and
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel safety assessment of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, and
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel safety assessment of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, and
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel Safety Assessment of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer and Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspol
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Report Terminated: Methyl Methacrylate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR