Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer

Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylate Copolymer, Synthetic Polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer is a polymer consisting of sodium acrylate and acrolein monomers
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Creates protective layer
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century specifically for cosmetics as a film-forming and thickening agent; created to replace natural gums and resins in modern formulations with more consistent performance.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR