Potassium Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic polymer, Thickening agent

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic acid and acrylamide monomers, which are petroleum-based chemical compounds. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of the monomers, then neutralized with potassium hydroxide to form the salt.

Potassium salt of acrylates/acrylamide copolymer

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.

CIR · report published 2022

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU✔ permitted

JAPAN✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR