Acrylates/VP Copolymer

AKA: Acrylates/Vinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

OriginProduced from acrylic acid and vinyl pyrrolidone monomers, both derived from petroleum feedstocks. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization of these monomers to create the copolymer chain.

Copolymer formed from vinylpyrrolidone and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

CAS #

26589-26-4

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Binding

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Hair Fixing

Holds Formula Together

Creates Protective Barrier

Locks In Moisture

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Creates protective layer

Holds hair in place

Holds ingredients together

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

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2024

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