Acrylates Crosspolymer
AKA “Carbopol, Polymer of acrylates
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates crosspolymer
AKA: Carbopol, Polymer of acrylates
Ingredient · Absorbent · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Clean
Copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with glycol dimethacrylate
CAS #
25087-99-0
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Absorbent
Absorbs Excess Oil
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed for cosmetics in the mid-to-late 20th century. Serves as a thickener and stabilizer in skincare gels and suspensions with no traditional use.
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR