Acrylates/Perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylic and perfluorohexylethyl methacrylate monomers belonging to the acrylate polymer family. Produced through free radical polymerization of the monomers to create a cross-linked copolymer film-forming agent.
Acrylates/Perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of perfluorohexylethyl methacrylate, and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methoacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters.
CAS #
1557087-30-5
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
—
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR