Acrylates/Ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
AKA “Hair Conditioning Polymer, Emulsifying Agent
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/ceteareth-20 methacrylate crosspolymer
AKA: Hair Conditioning Polymer, Emulsifying Agent
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Occlusive
Not Clean
Acrylates/Ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of the ester of methacrylic acid and Ceteareth-25 and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate.
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Methacrylic Acid
Or One Of Their Simple Esters
Crosslinked With Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate.
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosslinked polymer combining acrylic and fatty alcohol chemistry. Created for advanced emulsion stabilization in modern cosmetics.
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