Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics and personal care. This compound helps form a film on the surface that it is applied to that feels good to the touch. It also controls the production of oil as it is a porous ingredient that has the capacity to absorb excess oil from the surface and prevent acne. In its raw form, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer appears as a fine white powder or very tiny and highly porous spherical beads. It is slightly soluble in water. The chemical formula of Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is C15H22O6.
CAS Number: 25777-71-3Chem/IUPAC Name: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoateEINECS/ELINCS No: COSING REF No: 78369Products with METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
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What is METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER used for?
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer has many benefits in the world of cosmetics. It can be found in products such as sunscreens, eye creams, primers, and nail polish.
- Skin care: It is an oil-absorbing agent that can remove excess oil from the surface of the skin to leave it clean. This highly porous ingredient thus prevents acne and blackheads
- Cosmetic products: It acts as a film-forming agent that is protective and feels good to the touch. It also increases the viscosity of the formulations and enhances the texture of the products
Origin
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic ingredient that is made by the crosslinking of methyl methacrylate and glycol dimethacrylate. Additionally, Methyl Methacrylate comes from the reaction of hydrogen cyanide and acetone.
What does METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER do in a formulation?
FILM FORMING
Safety Profile
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer ingredient is safe to be used in skincare and cosmetics. However, it can pose minor irritation to the skin and eyes. It is recommended to perform a patch test prior to full application, especially for sensitive skin. The use percentage allowed for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer in cosmetics is 0.1-14%.
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METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Boiling Point | 260°C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |