Acrylates/Laureth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
AKA “Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/laureth-25 methacrylate copolymer
AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Copolymer formed from laureth-25 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
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer combining acrylic chemistry with polyethylene glycol derivatives. Developed for cosmetics to improve product stability, texture, and skin feel without traditional botanical precedent.
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