A synthetic acrylic copolymer used as a thickener.
What it is
Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer is a copolymer of the methacrylic acid ester of steareth-20 with one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters. CosIng lists it as a viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shower gels, shampoos, creams, hair styling products and other products that need thickening.
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.
The INCI name does not reveal the ratio of monomers or the molecular weight of the polymer.
Functions
- 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 (9)
- Peppermint Reviving Pumice Foot Scrub · The Body Shop
- Invigo Balance Clean Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo · Wella Professionals
- Argan Oil of Morocco · Protane
- Candy mousse & candy shampoo · Driza
- Daily Refreshing Cleanser · Differin
- Pure Skin Deep Cleanser with Red Clay · First Aid Beauty
- The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash · Philosophy
- Cetaphil Facial Cleanser · Galderma Nordic AB
- SoleilBiafine Lait Spray Solaire Enfant Triple Résistance · Biafine