murphyDimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylic Copolymer
Synthetic
Not Clean
Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of dimethylacrylamide, hydroxyethylacrylate and methoxyethylacrylate monomers
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Hair Fixing
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Locks In Moisture
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
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 843)
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 843)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 843)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.26–7%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2022
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR