Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer

Synthetic

Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and methoxy polyethylene glycol monomers from petroleum-based sources. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of the monomers to form the cross-linked copolymer structure.

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

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Viscosity Controlling

Controls Viscosity

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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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