Polyacrylate-14

AKA: Polyacrylate Polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic acid monomers and polyethylene glycol (PEG) alkyl ether methacrylates as starting materials. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of the monomer components to form a cross-linked copolymer.

Copolymer of PEG-25 C10-30 alkylether methacrylate, PEG/PPG-5/5 allyl ether, acrylic acid monomers

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

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.

Creates Protective Barrier

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

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.

CIR · 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