Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate

AKA: Absorbent polymer
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid and potassium salts through polymerization chemistry, creating a cross-linked polymer network. Produced by combining potassium hydroxide or potassium chloride with polyacrylic acid under controlled industrial conditions.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, aluminum potassium salt
CAS #
67785-56-2
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Controls Viscosity
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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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