Acrylates/Perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

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

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

Traditional Use

Developed in the late 20th century as a specialized synthetic polymer. Used in cosmetics to provide water and oil repellency, particularly in waterproof makeup and long-wear formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

—

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Sephora Clean at Sephora Target Clean Ulta Conscious Beauty MADE SAFE EWG VERIFIED

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Potential Sensitizer

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR