Sodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer

AKA: Acrylate Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer, Synthetic Polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid and vinyl alcohol monomers, both derived from petroleum-based chemicals. Produced through free-radical polymerization, combining the two monomers to form a copolymer chain.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with ethenol, sodium salt

CAS #

27599-56-0, 58374-38-2

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

Functions

Antistatic

Binding

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

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-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

Leave-onNot reported

Rinse-off1.5%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2018 survey

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