Sodium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer

Sodium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylic Copolymer, Polymer Thickener
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from styrene, acrylic acid, ethylhexyl acrylate, and lauryl acrylate monomers from petroleum derivatives. Produced through free radical polymerization of these monomers, followed by neutralization with sodium hydroxide.
Ethenylbenzene, polymer with 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate, dodecyl 2-propenoate, and one or more of 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid or one of their simple esters, sodium salts
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR