Acrylates/Steareth-30 Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic polymer, Film former
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic acid and steareth-30 methacrylate, both synthetic polymer precursors from petroleum-based sources. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of acrylate and methacrylate monomers to form a copolymer chain.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and .alpha.-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)-.omega.-(octadecyloxy)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
CAS #
75760-37-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.03–0.87%
Rinse-off1.8–2.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR