Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

AKA: Poly(C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate)

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid esters and long-chain C10-30 alcohols through esterification reactions. Produced via free-radical polymerization of the ester monomers to form cross-linked polymer chains.

Polymer of acrylic acid ester and C10-30 alcohol

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.5–3.2%

Rinse-offNot reported

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2018 survey

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