Description

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a high-performance, synthetic polymer widely used as a rheology modifier and texturizing agent. This versatile material is valued for its ability to enhance viscosity, stabilize formulations, and provide a smooth, luxurious sensory feel. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to improve product performance and consumer appeal.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Primarily used as a thickener, suspending agent, and texture enhancer in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and decorative cosmetics.
• Hair Care Products: Imparts excellent hold, volume, and conditioning properties in styling gels, mousses, and hair sprays.
• Skincare Formulations: Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and improves the spreadability of serums, moisturizers, and anti-aging products.
• Color Cosmetics: Used to stabilize pigments, improve pay-off, and enhance the long-wear properties of foundations, mascaras, and lipsticks.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a suspending agent and viscosity builder in gels, ointments, and medicated creams.
• Industrial Coatings & Adhesives: Functions as a rheology modifier to control flow and sag resistance in specialty coatings and adhesive systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
CAS No.	25777-71-3
Molecular Formula	(C5H8O2)n
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Poly(methyl methacrylate) crosspolymer; MMA crosspolymer; Polymethyl methacrylate crosslinked; Methyl methacrylate copolymer crosslinked; Acrylic beads; PMMA crosspolymer; Synthetic wax spheres; Poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate) crosslinked
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, particle size distribution, and performance characteristics. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from excessive heat and moisture to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White free-flowing powder or beads
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as polymer)	≥ 98.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	5 - 50 µm (Grade dependent)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residual Monomer (MMA)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.