murphyAcrylates Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Carbopol, Polymer of acrylates
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and their esters, members of the acrylic polymer chemical family. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization with glycol dimethacrylate as a crosslinking agent.
Copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with glycol dimethacrylate
CAS #
25087-99-0
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Absorbs Excess Oil
Wound Healing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 763)
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 583)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 583)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1–4.5%
Rinse-off0.15–2.7%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR