METHYL METHACRYLATE/TRIMETHOXYSILYLPROPYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

Substance information

The methyl group is one of the simplest arrangements of atoms in organic chemistry which can be found as a moiety of numerous organic molecules. The name „methyl“ is derived from methane, the member of the alkane hydrocarbon group with the lowest molecular weight. The methane molecule contains four hydrogen atoms each one bound to a central carbon atom. The methyl group is not an independent chemical entity and contains only three hydrogen atoms, the fourth binding site is generally used for binding to a larger, mainly organic molecule. Like all alkanes, methyl groups exhibit a particularly low chemical reactivity. Methacrylates are polymers or copolymers based on methacrylic acid and / or its esters. "Methoxy" refers to a methyl-oxygen group (CH3-O-). Dimethoxy-, trimethoxy- etc refer to two, three or more methoxy groups. "Propyl" mostly refers to propanol (1-propanol or n-propanol) as alcoholic component or generally a saturated hydrocarbon chain with 3 carbon atoms. "Cross polymer" refers to a crosslinked polymer.

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Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products

ANTIOXIDANT

Inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and deterioration of ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Maintains the skin in good condition

SKIN PROTECTING

Protects the skin from external influences

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Origin

synthetic (Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)

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Belongs to the following substance groups

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Regulating cosmetics

Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.