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Methacrylic Acid

Korean: 메타크릴릭애씨드 · Functions: film forming

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Methacrylic Acid is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CA Canada	Restricted	【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : (a) Cosmetics that contain more than 5% methacrylic acid (b) Other cosmetics 【Restrictions】 Warnings and Cautionary Statements: (to the effect of) : (a) "This product contains methacrylic acid, is poisonous, is to be kept out of reach of children" and,"In the case of accidental ingestion, a Poison Control Centre or physician is to be contacted...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

Methacrylic Acid 메타크릴릭애씨드

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Methacrylic Acid banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Methacrylic Acid banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Methacrylic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Methacrylic Acid used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: film forming.

What is Methacrylic Acid called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 메타크릴릭애씨드.