A crosslinked acrylic polymer used as a thickener, emulsion stabiliser and film former.
What it is
Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer is a copolymer of vinyl isodecanoate with acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with a polyalkenyl polyether. CosIng lists it as an emulsion-stabilising, film-forming and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in gels, creams, lotions, sunscreens 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 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.
- 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 (7)
- Men’s Grooming & Body Care Gift Set · Molton Brown
- Men’s Skin Care Gift Set · Molton Brown
- Bai Ji Hydrator 100ml · Molton Brown
- Hyaluronic Acid Sunscreen · SAS
- Feuchtigkeitsspendende Handcreme Pur Arnica · Yves Rocher
- Crème anti-friction · Aptonia
- Toallitas desmaquillantes cara y ojos piel seca-sensible · Carrefour