Acrylic Acid/C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer
AKA “Acrylic polymer, Thickener
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Acrylic acid/c12-22 alkyl acrylate copolymer
AKA: Acrylic polymer, Thickener
Acid · Binding · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Acid
Not Clean
Acrylic Acid/C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of acrylic acid and C12-22 alkyl acrylate
CAS #
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State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Binding
Light Stabilizer
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
Created in the modern era as a synthetic thickening and emulsifying polymer. Designed to replace traditional gums and natural thickeners in contemporary cosmetic formulations.
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