Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: Potassium polyacrylate crosspolymer
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic acid and polyol monomers, members of the synthetic polymer chemical family. Synthesized through free-radical cross-linking polymerization of acrylate monomers with multi-functional crosslinking agents.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with N,N'-methylenebis[2-propenamide] and potassium 2-propenoate (1:1)
CAS #
86416-97-9
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Absorbs Excess Oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR