INCI name

POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6

Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6

A synthetic crosslinked polymer used as a thickener.

What it is

Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6 is a synthetic crosslinked copolymer of several acrylic monomers, including ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate. CosIng lists it as an emulsion stabiliser and viscosity-controlling agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, gel-creams, serums and sun care products.

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.

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 (220)

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