Polyethylacrylate

AKA: Polyacrylic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl polyacrylate

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

OriginPolyethylacrylate is derived from acrylic acid and ethanol, belonging to the acrylic polymer chemical family. It is synthesized through free-radical polymerization of acrylate monomers to form long-chain polymers.

Homopolymer of ethyl acrylate

CAS #

9003-32-1

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Functions

Binding

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Holds Formula Together

Creates Protective Barrier

Creates protective layer

Holds ingredients together

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

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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