A synthetic polymer with film-forming and thickening functions.
What it is
Sodium acrylates copolymer is the sodium salt of a polymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters. CosIng lists it as a binder, film former, opacifier and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Found in mascaras, eyeliners, hair styling products, creams 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
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
- 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 (128)
- Eye Cream · Lumene
- Radiant Youth Night Cream · Lumene
- HELLÄ Moisturizing Toner · Lumene
- Water Gel · Lumene
- Golden Krocus Hydra-Filler Plumping Cream · KORRES
- Apothecary Wild Rose Day-Brightening Gel-Cream · KORRES
- Mini Black Pine Primus Wrinkle Defying Day Cream 20ML · KORRES
- Black Pine Primus Wrinkle Defying Day Cream · KORRES
- Aftershave Barber Comfort Balm for Men · KORRES
- Hand Cream Almond · KORRES
- Mini Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Gel-Cream 20ML · KORRES
- Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Gel-Cream · KORRES