Ethylhexyl Methacrylate
Ethylhexyl Methacrylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ETHYLHEXYL METHACRYLATE |
| Function | FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 688-84-6 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Leave-in Treatments 50%Sunscreens 50%
Frequently asked
- What does Ethylhexyl Methacrylate do in skincare?
- Ethylhexyl Methacrylate functions as a film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ethylhexyl Methacrylate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ethylhexyl Methacrylate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in treatments (50% of its uses).
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