Sodium Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer

AKA: Film Former

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic acid and ethylhexyl acrylate monomers, both petroleum-based chemicals. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of the monomers with sodium acrylate.

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid and/or one of their simple esters, sodium salts, polymers with 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate

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-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR