murphyAcrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer
AKA: Acrylic polymer, Crosslinked acrylic
Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid monomers, vinyl neodecanoate, and crosslinking agents from petrochemical sources. Produced through free-radical polymerization of monomers with a multifunctional crosslinker to create a branched polymer network.
Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of vinyl neodecanoate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters crosslinked with an allyl ether of trimethylolpropane or pentaerythritol
CAS #
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State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Creates protective layer
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 583)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 583 and 763)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2018 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR