Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer

Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer (CAS 25777-71-3) is a crosslinked acrylic polymer in fine powder form for personal care and industrial formulations.

Where is Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer used?

• Cosmetics and skincare: soft-focus, silky skin feel in foundations, primers and sunscreens, improving spreadability and reducing tackiness
• Coatings: matting agent and texture additive that modifies surface slip and gloss without solvent-based additives
• Adhesives and sealants: crosslinked particle structure gives rheological stability, preventing sagging in vertical-application products
• Plastics compounding: processing aid and surface modifier for tactile and optical properties
• It functions as a rheology modifier and surface-feel enhancer, controlling texture and flow without altering active chemistry.

Good to know: Cosmetic-grade material is the most common specification; particle size distribution is the key parameter.

Commercial specifications

• Micronized particle grades
• Bulk and smaller packaged quantities