PEG-10 Acrylate/Perfluorohexylethyl Acrylate Copolymer
AKA “Fluorinated polymer, Water-repellent polymer
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-10 acrylate/perfluorohexylethyl acrylate copolymer
AKA: Fluorinated polymer, Water-repellent polymer
Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
PEG-10 Acrylate/Perfluorohexylethyl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of PEG-10 acrylate and perfluorohexylethyl acrylate monomers. Science: Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Film Forming Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
92-44-4
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic film-forming polymer developed for cosmetics to create water-resistant coatings and improve product longevity on skin. Created through acrylic chemistry to provide advanced performance properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
PEG-10 Acrylate/Perfluorohexylethyl Acrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR