Polyacrylate-15

AKA: Polyacrylate Polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

Copolymer of n-butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethylene, methacrylic acid monomers

CAS #

67892-91-5

Form

Powder

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

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic polymer developed as a thickening and suspending agent for cosmetic products, with no historical precedent.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

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