murphyAcrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Carbomer 934, Carbopol 934, Acrylic acid vinyl pyrrolidone copolymer
Synthetic
Cleanser
Acid
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid and vinyl pyrrolidone monomers, both petroleum-derived chemicals. Produced through free radical polymerization and crosslinking to form a three-dimensional polymer network.
Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer is a copolymer of acrylic acid and vinyl pyrrolidone monomers crosslinked with pentaerythritol triallyl ether (PETE)
CAS #
527685-31-0
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.3–1%
Rinse-off0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2017 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR