Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Film Forming Polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic and methacrylic acid monomers combined with long-chain alkyl methacrylate compounds from petrochemical sources. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of these monomers to form a cross-linked copolymer film-forming agent.

Copolymer of C12-22 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, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Creates Protective Barrier

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.23–1.4%

Rinse-offNot reported

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