Lauryl Acrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: Dodecyl acrylate, Dodecyl prop-2-enoate, 2-Propenoic acid, Dodecyl ester, Acrylic Acid Lauryl Ester

Synthetic

Not Clean

Lauryl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a polymer of lauryl acrylate crosslinked with divinylbenzene

Formula

C15H28O2

Mol. Weight

240.38

CAS #

2156-97-0

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Functions

Hair Fixing

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Reduces Inflammation

Holds hair in place

Traditional Use

Synthetic polymer developed in modern cosmetic chemistry to provide film-forming, thickening, and texture-enhancing properties in skincare and haircare 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

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-assessed2 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR