murphyPolyacrylate-21
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polymer, Acrylate Polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylate monomers including 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, butyl methacrylate, and styrene through chemical polymerization. Produced via free-radical polymerization of multiple acrylate and methacrylate monomers to form a copolymer.
Polyacrylate-21 is a copolymer of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, butyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate and styrene
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Holds ingredients together
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR