An acrylic copolymer with stearyl side chains, used as an emulsion stabiliser and thickener.
What it is
Acrylates/stearyl methacrylate copolymer is a copolymer of stearyl methacrylate with one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters. CosIng lists it as an emulsion-stabilising and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, sunscreens and other emulsions.
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 show the proportions of the monomers or the molecular weight.
Functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- 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 (6)
- Ultimate Repair Conditioner · Wella Professionals
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- Wygładzające serum z efektem botoksu do każdego rodzaju włosów · Vis Plantis
- Styling Cream Dream Curls · Balea professional
- Deep Moisture Hair Mask · MONDAY
- being Curl Power Defining Conditioner 354mL · being