Potassium Polyacrylate

Potassium Polyacrylate 1
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AKA: Polyacrylic acid potassium salt, Potassium acrylate polymer
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid monomers belonging to the acrylamide polymer chemical family. Produced through free-radical polymerization of acrylic acid, followed by neutralization with potassium hydroxide.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, potassium salts
CAS #
25608-12-2
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️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