AMP-Acrylates Copolymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic acid monomers and other vinyl compounds synthesized through petrochemical processes. Produced by free-radical polymerization of acrylates, then neutralized with aminomethyl propanol to form the salt.

AMP-Acrylates Copolymer is the aminomethyl propanol salt of Acrylates Copolymer (q.v.)

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.00084–8%

Rinse-off0.51%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2018 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU✔ permitted

JAPAN✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR