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ACRYLIC ACID/POLYVINYL ALCOHOL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A crosslinked polymer combining acrylic acid with polyvinyl alcohol acrylate, used to thicken and stabilize formulations. Generally safe at cosmetic levels; main caveats are trace residual monomers and environmental persistence.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Effective viscosity control and stability
  • Provides smooth skin feel
  • Can deliver active ingredients more uniformly

Known concerns

  • Trace residual acrylic acid monomer possible
  • Synthetic polymer with environmental persistence concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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