INCI name

GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE

Glyceryl polyacrylate

Film formingreviewed

An ester of glycerin and polyacrylic acid used as a film former.

What it is

Glyceryl polyacrylate is the ester of glycerin and polyacrylic acid, a synthetic polymer. CosIng lists it as a film former.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and gels.

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 molecular size of the polymer.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

EU regulation

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

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