Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer

AKA “Polymethyl methacrylate, PMMA, Acrylic polymer”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer

AKA: Polymethyl methacrylate, PMMA, Acrylic polymer

Synthetic · Film Forming | Viscosity Controlling | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Smoothing · EWG: 2

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Creates a flexible, protective layer on skin or hair that helps products stay in place and improves wear time without feeling heavy or sticky.

CAS #

25777-71-3

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from methyl methacrylate and other acrylic monomers within the synthetic polymer chemical family. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate with crosslinking agents to form the copolymer network.

Function

Film Forming | Viscosity Controlling | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Smoothing

Benefits

Creates Protective Barrier

Fights Bacteria

Traditional Use

A synthetic polymer developed for industrial and cosmetic applications in the latter half of the 20th century. Used in cosmetics as a film-forming and suspending agent to improve product texture and adherence.