Thickener
ACRYLATES/STEARETH-20 ITACONATE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A close cousin of the ceteth-20 version — an acrylates copolymer thickener with stearyl ethoxylate side chains. Polymer is inert and non-irritating; same PEG-grade purity caveat applies.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective associative thickener
- Stable across pH range
- Improves emulsion stability
Known concerns
- Trace residual monomers and dioxane possible from steareth-20 segment
- Polymer itself non-irritating
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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