Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
AKA “Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Acrylates Copolymer, Hair Conditioning Polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer
AKA: Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Acrylates Copolymer, Hair Conditioning Polymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Clean
Copolymer formed from the ester of 2-methylpropenoic acid and docosanol, ethoxylated, 25 mol EO (average molar ratio) and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
CAS #
888492-33-9
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer combining acrylic chemistry with fatty alcohol chemistry. Developed to improve texture and stability in cosmetic emulsions.
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