Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer

AKA: Acrylate Acrolein Copolymer, Synthetic Polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic acid and acrolein, members of the synthetic polymer chemical family. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of these monomers to form a cross-linked copolymer.

Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as binding, film forming, viscosity controlling. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

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

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR