Potassium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
AKA “Crosslinked acrylic polymer, Thickening agent
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Potassium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
AKA: Crosslinked acrylic polymer, Thickening agent
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
Potassium salt of acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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.
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic crosslinked polymer developed for cosmetic use. Created to provide improved texture, suspension properties, and stability in contemporary skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
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