Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer

Synthetic

Clean

Copolymer formed from methoxy Peg-15 2-methylpropenoate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Functions

Viscosity Controlling

Controls Viscosity

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic polymer combining acrylic chemistry with polyethylene glycol derivatives. Created for cosmetics to improve product hydration, texture, and skin feel.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

ewg-2

medical-approval

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR