AMP-Acrylates/C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate/C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide Copolymer
AKA “AMP-Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Amp-acrylates/c1-18 alkyl acrylate/c1-8 alkyl acrylamide copolymer
AKA: AMP-Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Synthetic
Clean
AMP-Acrylates/C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate/C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide Copolymer is a polymer of C1-18 alkyl acrylates, C1-8 alkyl acrylamide and the aminomethylpropanol salt of a monomer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters Science: Functions: Film Forming, Hair Fixing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used EU Restriction: III/66
CAS #
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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.
Hair Fixing
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
Complex synthetic copolymer created for advanced cosmetic formulations as a styling and film-forming agent with improved performance characteristics over earlier polymer generations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR