Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer
AKA “Calcium acrylate copolymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Ethylene/calcium acrylate copolymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with ethene, calcium salt
CAS #
26445-96-5
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.
Opacifying
Creates Protective Barrier
Adds Opacity
Creates protective layer
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer created for cosmetic use. Serves as a thickening agent and suspension aid in cosmetic and personal care 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