Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: Carbopol, Acrylate Polymer Thickener
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and long-chain alkyl acrylate monomers of petrochemical origin. Produced through free-radical polymerization and crosslinking, then neutralized with sodium hydroxide to form a soluble salt.
C10-30 Alkyl propenoate, polymer with 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-propenoic acidand/or one of their simple esters, product with 2-propenyl sucrose ether or 2-propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol ether, sodium salts
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Creates protective layer
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
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.3%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR