Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
AKA “Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/methoxy peg-15 methacrylate copolymer
AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Clean
Copolymer formed from methoxy Peg-15 2-methylpropenoate 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. Created for cosmetics to improve product hydration, texture, and skin feel.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR