murphyGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Synthetic
Humectant
Acid
Clean
OriginSynthesized from glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid, members of the acrylic polymer chemical family. Produced through free radical polymerization of these monomers to create the cross-linked copolymer structure.
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
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
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 833)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 833)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 833)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00001–0.62%
Rinse-off0.012–0.42%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2020 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR