Acrylates Copolymer
AKA “Film Former
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates copolymer
AKA: Film Former
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
CAS #
25133-97-5, 25035-69-2, 25212-88-8
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Reduces Static
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Creates protective layer
Reduces flyaways
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the mid-20th century by the chemical industry for various industrial applications. Adopted by the cosmetics industry as a film-forming agent and thickener in skincare and color cosmetics, particularly in waterproof formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Re-evalution, Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR