murphyAMP-Acrylates/C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate/C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: AMP-Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and their alkyl esters combined with aminomethylpropanol as the chemical starting materials. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of the acrylate and acrylamide monomers to form a crosslinked copolymer.
AMP-Acrylates/C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate/C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide Copolymer is a polymer of C1-18 alkyl acrylates, C1-8 alkyl acrylamide and the aminomethylpropanol salt of a monomer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
CAS #
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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.
Hair Fixing
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 843)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 843)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 843)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.032–5%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2022
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR