A synthetic polymer of acrylic acid used as a thickener, binder and film former.
What it is
Polyacrylic acid is a homopolymer of acrylic acid. CosIng lists it as a binding, emulsion-stabilising, film-forming and viscosity-controlling ingredient. It is a synthetic ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in gels, creams, serums, cleansers and hair styling 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.
The INCI name does not show the molecular weight; crosslinked acrylic acid polymers such as carbomer have their own INCI names.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- 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 (14)
- I Heart Revolution Bubble Tea Matcha Tea Bubble Sheet Mask · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Bubble Tea Strawberry Milk Bubble Sheet Mask · Revolution
- Brow Insert · Maybelline
- 24h Micro Brow Liquid Liner · ArtDeco
- Rose Touch Intensywnie nawilżająca maska w płachcie · Nivea
- Lifting Chin Patch · Balea
- Sensitivity & Gum · Sensodyne
- Watson Anti-Bacterial Nourish Plus Sanitizer · Watsons
- 1000 Hour Instant Brow Clear 6g · 1000 Hour
- Regenerate Advanced Toothpaste · Regenerate
- Ilovemystyle · canenco
- Mist&fix Matte finish · Tejar