Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer

AKA: Film Forming Polymer

Synthetic

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OriginSynthesized from ethylhexyl acrylate and acrylic acid monomers, belonging to the acrylate polymer chemical family. Produced through free radical polymerization of the monomers to form a cross-linked copolymer film.

Copolymer formed from ethylhexyl acrylate, and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

CAS #

64771-95-5

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-assessed3 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.25–30%

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