Ethoxyethyl Methacrylate
AKA “2-Ethoxyethyl methacrylate, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-ethoxyethyl ester, 2-ethoxyethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, Methacrylic acid, ETHOXYETHYLMETHACRYLATE”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ethoxyethyl methacrylate
AKA: 2-Ethoxyethyl methacrylate, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-ethoxyethyl ester, 2-ethoxyethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, Methacrylic acid, ETHOXYETHYLMETHACRYLATE
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Creates a lightweight, flexible coating on skin or hair that helps products stay in place and maintain their appearance throughout the day.
Formula
C8H14O3
Mol. Weight
158.19
CAS #
51289-08-8
Form
Powder
State
Liquid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Smoothing
Creates Protective Barrier
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR