A method for making hydrophilic homopolymers and copolymers of poly 2-hydroxyethyl
methacrylate. Also disclosed are coatings, films, hydrogels, cosmetic compositions,
dermatological compositions, pressure sensitive adhesives containing the hydrophilic
homopolymers or copolymers of poly 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate. Further disclosed
are methods of coating substrates with the hydrophilic homopolymers and copolymers
of poly 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and hydrophilic pressure sensitive adhesives.