Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate
Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HYDROXYPROPYL METHACRYLATE |
| Function | FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 27813-02-1 |
| EC number | 248-666-3 |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Nail |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 260 |
Used in
Nail Care 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate do in skincare?
- Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate functions as a film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydroxypropyl 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 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate?
- It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (100% of its uses).
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