murphySodium Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
AKA: Acrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Polymer
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid, vinyl isodecanoate, and methyl methacrylate monomers derived from petrochemical sources. Produced through free-radical polymerization of these monomers, followed by sodium salt neutralization.
Ethenyl isodecanoate, copolymer with 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid, methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, and 2,2-bis(2-propenyloxymethyl)-1,3-bis(2-propenyl)propane, sodium salts
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR