Lauryl Acrylate/VA Crosspolymer

AKA: Lauryl acrylate vinyl acetate crosspolymer

Synthetic

Not Clean

OriginDerived from lauryl acrylate monomers and vinyl acetate, both synthetic polymeric building blocks. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization and crosslinking to create an insoluble polymer network.

2-Propenoic acid, dodecyl ester, polymer with diethenylbenzene and ethenyl acetate

CAS #

152129-78-7

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Abrasive

Physical Exfoliant

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Reduces Inflammation

Gently polishes surface

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2018

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR