ABOUT THE METHACRYLATES
Under its charter, MPA will address issues facing the basic methacrylic monomers, including methacrylic acid, butyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate.
The Methacrylate Producers Association's Position on the Use of Methacrylic Acid and Unreacted Methacrylate Monomers Liquid Form in Cosmetic Products.
The Methacrylate Producers Association and the Methacrylates Sector Group prepared safe handling guidelines for Methacrylic Acid and the methacrylate esters. Copies of these documents are available through your supplier.
More information on the methacrylates is available in the following ECETOC Joint Assessments for Commodity Chemicals (JACC) Reports:
Joint Assessments for Commodity Chemicals No. 30 (Methyl Methacrylate) For more information, contact: 
The Methacrylate Producers Association, Inc. (MPA) believes that methacrylic acid and its esters (including methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, n-butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacrylate, lauryl methacrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate) in unreacted monomeric liquid form are not appropriate for use in cosmetics. The known corrosive properties of the acid and skin sensitization properties of the esters, as underscored by recent reports of injury due to their use in some nail products, indicates their use in cosmetics should be restricted. Click here for more information.
Methacrylic Acid Safe Handling Manual
Methacrylate Esters Safe Handling Manual
Joint Assessments for Commodity Chemicals No. 35 (Methacrylic Acid)
Joint Assessments for Commodity Chemicals No. 36 (n-Butyl Methacrylate and I-Butyl Methacrylate)
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