Methyl Methacrylate/PEG/PPG-4/3 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
AKA “Acrylic copolymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Methyl methacrylate/peg/ppg-4/3 methacrylate crosspolymer
AKA: Acrylic copolymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Methyl Methacrylate/PEG/PPG-4/3 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a random copolymer of methyl methacrylate and PEG/PPG-4/3 methacrylate crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
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
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
A contemporary synthetic crosspolymer developed for cosmetic use. Designed to provide superior film-forming, suspending, and texture-modifying properties in modern formulations.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR