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Methacrylate Copolymers: Is It a Microplastic?

High concernAcrylate / vinyl polymer

Acrylic plastic family used in nail products and long-wear formulas.

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Methacrylate Copolymers — common questions

Is Methacrylate Copolymers a microplastic?

Yes. Acrylic plastic family used in nail products and long-wear formulas.

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Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate / vinyl polymer · High concern

Synthetic film-forming plastic used widely in makeup, sunscreens, and hair fixatives.

Acrylates Crosspolymer

Acrylate / vinyl polymer · High concern

Cross-linked acrylic polymer thickener. Same plastic family as Acrylates Copolymer.

Carbomer

Acrylate / vinyl polymer · Medium concern

Cross-linked polyacrylic acid thickener. Synthetic polymer, though much smaller particles than microbeads.

Polyacrylate

Acrylate / vinyl polymer · Medium concern

Polymer thickener / absorbent. Plastic family used in absorbent gels and lotions.