Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
AKA “Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer
AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Clean
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of the ester of methacrylic acid and Steareth-20 (q.v.) and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer created for modern cosmetics to function as an emulsifier and thickener. Developed to replace traditional plant-based thickening agents in contemporary skincare and color cosmetics.
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