Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer

Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from ethylene and calcium acrylate monomers, both derived from petrochemical sources. Produced through free-radical polymerization, cross-linking the monomers into a copolymer film-forming agent.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with ethene, calcium salt
CAS #
26445-96-5
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.
Opacifying
Creates Protective Barrier
Adds Opacity
Creates protective layer
Creates creamy opacity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR