Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and their esters combined with lauryl methacrylate monomers. Produced through free radical polymerization of these monomers to form a cross-linked copolymer film.

Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of Lauryl Methacrylate and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

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

Locks In Moisture

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2018

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