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Is Polymethacrylic Acid vegetarian?

Polymethacrylic Acid

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Polymethacrylic Acid is a synthetic homopolymer of methacrylic acid, used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as a film-forming agent, thickener, and in ion-exchange resins such as those used in nicotine replacement gums.

Also known as Poly(methacrylic Acid)
INCI name Polymethacrylic Acid
CAS number 25087-26-7
CosIng ID 79013
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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