C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer

AKA: Acrylates Crosspolymer, Film-forming Polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Acid

Clean

C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is a copolymer of C8-22 alkyl acrylate and methacrylic acid crosslinked with hexanediol diacrylate

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

State

Solid

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Hair Fixing

Hair Waving Or Straightening

Anti-Inflammatory

Moisturizing

Boosts Collagen

Creates protective layer

Holds hair in place

Changes hair texture

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century as a film-forming and thickening agent in cosmetics. Designed to replace natural gums while providing superior water resistance.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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