Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate

Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate 1
AKA: Absorbent polymer
Synthetic
Not Clean
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, aluminum potassium salt
CAS #
67785-56-2
Form
Powder
Functions
Absorbent
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Controls Viscosity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic superabsorbent polymer developed in the mid-20th century for industrial and cosmetic applications. Created to replace natural absorbents in modern skincare formulations with superior water-binding capacity.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR