Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer
AKA “Acrylamide Copolymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylamide/sodium acrylate copolymer
AKA: Acrylamide Copolymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
2-Propenoic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 2-propenamide
CAS #
25085-02-3
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Reduces Static
Creates Protective Barrier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Creates protective layer
Reduces flyaways
Traditional Use
A synthetic superabsorbent polymer developed in the late 20th century for cosmetics and personal care. Created to absorb and retain moisture in skincare formulations and to thicken aqueous products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR