Glyceryl Polyacrylate

AKA: Glyceryl polyacrylate polymer, Acrylate polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, esters with 1,2,3-propanetriol

CAS #

104365-75-5

Form

Powder

Functions

Film Forming

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

Moisturizing

Strengthens Barrier

Anti-Inflammatory

Creates protective layer

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century by combining glycerin with polyacrylic acid. Created to provide film-forming, thickening, and stabilizing properties in contemporary skincare and cosmetic products.

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

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR