Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer

Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Film-Forming Polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate / Lauryl Acrylate CopolymerAmmonium is the ammonium salt of Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate / Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic copolymer developed for cosmetic applications. Engineered to provide film-forming and thickening properties in contemporary skincare and styling products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR