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Polyacrylate-13

Polyacrylate-13 is a film-forming polymer used in cosmetics; CIR Tentative Report addresses residual acrylamide GMP notes.

FunctionalFunctional ingredient, not graded for skin benefits

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Last updated5 Oct 2026

Sources1 cited

Polyacrylate-13 is a film-forming polymer used in cosmetics; CIR Tentative Report addresses residual acrylamide GMP notes.

What it does

Builds a light film that changes spread and after-feel; often used as a film former in leave-on formats.

The evidence

Functional ingredient (not graded for skin benefits): CIR Tentative Report for public comment (release 25 March 2026) frames present practices; Tentative Reports remain open to comment before any Final Report. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].

How to use it

Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labelled as a featured active.

What it does in the formula

Functional ingredient — not graded for skin benefits

Polyacrylate-13 is a film-forming polymer used in cosmetics; CIR Tentative Report addresses residual acrylamide GMP notes.[1]

Safety & limits

Source and region, always

all — CIR Tentative Report concludes Polyacrylate-13 safe in present practices described in that assessment, with residual acrylamide GMP notes; not a Final Report. See cited packet.[1] CA US EU UK

Sources · 1

Numbered as cited in the text

[1]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Safety Assessment of Polyacrylate-13 as Used in Cosmetics - Tentative Report for Public Comment. CIR (2026)regulator

Revision history

18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk