Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer

Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylamide Copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
2-Propenoic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 2-propenamide
CAS #
25085-02-3
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic superabsorbent polymer developed in the late 20th century for cosmetics and personal care. Created to absorb and retain moisture in skincare formulations and to thicken aqueous products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR