murphyGlyceryl Polyacrylate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glyceryl polyacrylate polymer, Acrylate polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid and glycerol, both petroleum-derived chemical building blocks. Produced through polymerization reactions that cross-link acrylic monomers with glycerol, creating a branched polymer network.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, esters with 1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS #
104365-75-5
Form
Powder
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.
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Anti-Inflammatory
Creates protective layer
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.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 833)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 833)
Not Phototoxic
CIR Panel statement found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 344)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0099–0.99%
Rinse-off0.008–0.4%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2021 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR