Acrylates/Ceteth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hair Conditioning Polymer, Emulsifying Agent
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic and methacrylic acid monomers combined with polyethylene glycol cetyl ether as starting materials. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of the monomers to form the copolymer backbone.
Copolymer formed from the half ester of methacrylic acid and poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.-hexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, 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
Controls Viscosity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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