C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

Synthetic

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from acrylic monomers, specifically C12-22 alkyl acrylate and hydroxyethylacrylate chemical compounds. Produced through free radical polymerization of these acrylate monomers to form the copolymer chain.

C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of C12-22 alkyl acrylate and hydroxyethylacrylate

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Binding

Light Stabilizer

Viscosity Controlling

Shields from UV damage

The paper trail

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on3%

Rinse-offNot reported

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2018 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR