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Polyacrylate-5
AKA “Polymer, Acrylate Polymer”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyacrylate-5
AKA: Polymer, Acrylate Polymer
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Copolymer of styrene, ethyl hexyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate monomers Science: Functions: Film Forming Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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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.
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Smoothing
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer created for cosmetic use as a thickener and suspending agent, developed in the late 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Amended Safety Assessment of Cellulose and Related Cellulose Polymers
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of PVM/MA Copolymer and Its Related Salts and Esters as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel Safety Assessment of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer and Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspol
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer and Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Vinyl Acetate/Crotonic Acid Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acrylamide/Acrylate Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Dimethicones, Methicone and Substituted-Methicone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI) Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polymerized Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxanes as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polyoxyalkylene Siloxane Copolymers, Alkyl-Polyoxyalkylene Siloxane Copolymers and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Styrene and Vinyl-type Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Re-evalution, Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Re-Review Summary of VA/Crotonates Copolymer as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Crosspolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Modified Terephthalate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Scientific Literature Review: Safety Assessment of Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/t-Butylacrylamide Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/VP Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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AMP-Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR