AKA “Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Film Forming Polymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer
AKA: Film Forming Polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
Copolymer formed from ethylhexyl acrylate, and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
CAS #
64771-95-5
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
Developed as a synthetic polymer in cosmetic chemistry to create flexible, water-resistant films. First used in personal care products in the 1980s-1990s to improve product adhesion and wear resistance.