Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Film Forming Polymer

Synthetic

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and C10-30 alkyl methacrylate monomers derived from petroleum feedstocks. Produced through free radical polymerization of these monomers to create a cross-linked copolymer film-forming agent.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer is the copolymer of C10-30 alkyl methacrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters.

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Viscosity Controlling

Antioxidant

Moisturizing

Improves Elasticity

Controls product thickness

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.0001–1.1%

Rinse-off0.0005–0.001%

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