Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer

Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylate Copolymer, Synthetic Polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid and acrolein monomers, belonging to the acrylic polymer chemical family. Produced through free-radical polymerization of sodium acrylate and acrolein monomers in aqueous solution.
Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer is a polymer consisting of sodium acrylate and acrolein monomers
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
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