murphySodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Thickening Agent
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, members of the acrylic polymer chemical family. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization of acrylic monomers, then crosslinked with ethylene diglycidyl ether.
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 is the sodium salt of a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one or more of its simple esters crosslinked with ethylene diglycidyl ether
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Absorbent
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Absorbs excess oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 583)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 583)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 583)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.47–1.8%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR