Hydroxypropyl methacrylate is an organic chemical compound, a polar monomer methacrylate ester enoate.

Chemical name 2-hydroxypropyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate

Safety
It is considered a skin and eye irritant.
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What it is used for and where

Cosmetics
Film-forming agent. It produces a continuous ultra-thin film with an optimal balance of cohesion, adhesion and stickiness on the skin or hair to counteract or limit damage from external phenomena such as chemicals, UV rays and pollution.
Synonyms: EC number 248-666-3

CAS: 27813-02-1