Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with ethene, calcium salt

CAS #

26445-96-5

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic polymer created for cosmetic use. Serves as a thickening agent and suspension aid in cosmetic and personal care formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR