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INCI name

ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Emulsion stabilisingFilm formingViscosity controllingreviewed

A synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilises gels and emulsions.

What it is

This crosslinked acrylic polymer, related to carbomer, thickens water once neutralised and can stabilise emulsions with little or no traditional emulsifier.

Where it is used

Found in gels, gel-creams, serums, sunscreens and hand sanitisers.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

It is a technical ingredient used at low levels; the slash is part of a single INCI name.

Functions

Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (809)

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