Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer

Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer 1
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Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer 2
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AKA: Modified Starch Polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based starch combined with acrylic acid and acrylamide monomers as starting materials. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization of starch with acrylic and acrylamide compounds.
Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is a polymer of starch, acrylamide and a monomer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Creates protective layer
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2022
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR