Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Poly(C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate)
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
Polymer of acrylic acid ester and C10-30 alcohol
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century for use as a film-former and texture enhancer in cosmetics. Created to improve product stability and cosmetic feel without any traditional or natural precursor.
EWG
2
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
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR