Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
AKA “Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Film Forming Polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl methacrylate copolymer
AKA: Film Forming Polymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer is the copolymer of C10-30 alkyl methacrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Moisturizing
Improves Elasticity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer created to improve cosmetic texture and feel. Used as a thickener and suspending agent in modern skincare formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR