Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer

Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylamide Copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic acid and sodium acrylate monomers, both petroleum-based synthetic chemicals. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization of acrylamide and sodium acrylate monomers in aqueous solution.
2-Propenoic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 2-propenamide
CAS #
25085-02-3
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
Functions
Antistatic
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Reduces Static
Creates Protective Barrier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Creates protective layer
Reduces flyaways
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2020 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR