murphyAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylates Crosspolymer, Carbopol
Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic acid and alkyl acrylate monomers, part of the synthetic polymer chemical family. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of acrylate monomers with crosslinking agents.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Moisturizing
Improves Elasticity
Creates protective layer
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Eye Irritant in Testing
4 studies / 4 irritating / reactions minimal to moderate (CIR 583 and 763)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
7 studies / 3 irritating / 3 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions slight to weak (CIR 583 and 763)
Mixed Sensitization Results
2 studies / 1 sensitizing / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 583)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000045–3%
Rinse-off0.1–1.8%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR