A methacrylate monomer used as a film former in nail products.
What it is
Hydroxypropyl methacrylate is a monoester of methacrylic acid and propylene glycol. It is a reactive monomer that polymerises to form a film. CosIng lists it as a film-forming agent.
Where it is used
Found mainly in gel nail polishes and other nail products cured under UV or LED light.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI list names the monomer used in the formula; it does not show how much remains unreacted after curing.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (160)
- Top do lakierów hybrydowych Semilac Top 11ml · semilac
- 316 Lakier hybrydowy UV Hybrid Semilac Burgundy Red 7ml · semilac
- Semilac Klej do folii transferowej 7 ml · semilac
- 231 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Girl on Fire 7ml · semilac
- Top matowy do lakierów hybrydowych Semilac Top Mat Total 7ml · semilac
- 148 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Night Euphoria 7ml · semilac
- 103 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Elegant Raspberry 7ml · semilac
- 083 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Burgundy Wine 7ml · semilac
- 051 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac French Beige Milk 7ml · semilac
- 050 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac French Vanilla 7ml · semilac
- 039 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Sexy Red 7ml · semilac
- 032 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Biscuit 7ml · semilac