Description

Glycerylpolymethacrylate is a high-performance, cross-linked polymer derived from methacrylic acid and glycerol. This versatile compound is valued for its exceptional film-forming, thickening, and moisturizing properties, making it a critical ingredient in advanced formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for creating stable, high-quality products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a superior film-forming agent, thickener, and moisturizer in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and hair styling products.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a controlled-release matrix or bioadhesive component in topical gels, transdermal patches, and wound dressings.
• Industrial Coatings: Serves as a rheology modifier and protective film-former in specialty coatings and adhesives.
• Contact Lens Technology: Employed in the formulation of hydrogel materials for soft contact lenses due to its water-binding capacity and biocompatibility.
• Medical Devices: Utilized as a lubricious coating or hydrophilic component for various medical device surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycerylpolymethacrylate
CAS No.	37310-95-5
Molecular Formula	(C7H10O4)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Poly(GMA); Glycerol Methacrylate Crosspolymer; Glyceryl Methacrylate Polymer; 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl Methacrylate Homopolymer; 2-Hydroxy-3-methacryloyloxypropyl Methacrylate Polymer; Lubrajel® CG (Trade Name); GPMA; Polymethacrylic Acid Glycerol Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glycerylpolymethacrylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, viscosity, 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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as Polymer)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %
Viscosity (specified solution)	To be specified per grade
pH (specified solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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