Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer

Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylic polymer, Crosslinked acrylic
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethenediyl ester, polymer with 2-propenyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
CAS #
182212-41-5
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Keeps product blended
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosslinked polymer created through modern polymer science in the 20th century. Functions as a film-forming and thickening agent in cosmetics with no historical traditional use.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR