"Lauryl" refers to lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol) as the alcoholic component. "Methacrylates" denote polymers or copolymers based on methacrylic acid. Glycols" are generally referred to as bivalent alcohols. Copolymers are polymers that are composed of 2 different monomer units.
Lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate copolymer is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a film former on skin and hair as well as on nails.