Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Ammonium Methacrylate Acrylates Copolymer, Film Forming Polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and ammonium compounds through free-radical polymerization reactions. The resulting copolymer film-forming polymer is produced by combining multiple monomers in controlled polymerization processes.

Ammonium butenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acid, and/or alkyl propenoates

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

Creates protective layer

Reduces flyaways

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

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.002–10%

Rinse-off0.00063–0.0025%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2018 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR