murphyPolyacrylate-15
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyacrylate Polymer
Synthetic
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OriginPolyacrylate-15 is a synthetic polymer derived from acrylic acid or acrylate monomers. It is produced through free radical polymerization of acrylate compounds in controlled chemical reactions.
Copolymer of n-butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethylene, methacrylic acid monomers
CAS #
67892-91-5
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
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 673)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.38%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR