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Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
AKA “Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Film Forming Polymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer
AKA: Film Forming Polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
Copolymer of C12-22 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
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed for cosmetic formulations to improve texture. Functions as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer in contemporary products.
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR