murphyPolyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PAA-1
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic and methacrylic acid esters and their monomers, synthesized through petrochemical processes. Produced by free radical polymerization and crosslinking of multiple methacrylate monomers with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate.
Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of one or more simple esters of acrylic or methacrylic acid, C1-4 dialkylamino C1-6 alkyl methacrylate, PEG/PPG-30/5 allyl ether, PEG 20-25 C10-30 alkyl ether methacrylate, hydroxy C2-6 alkyl methacrylate crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Hair Fixing
Viscosity Controlling
Creates Protective Barrier
Conditions Hair
Controls Viscosity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR