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Thickener

AMMONIUM POLYACRYLATE

CAS 9003-03-6 Updated
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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

An ammonium salt of polyacrylic acid used as a thickener. Safe in finished cosmetics but a synthetic polymer with microplastic and trace-monomer caveats.

Function

FILM FORMINGLIGHT STABILIZERSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective thickener and stabiliser
  • Anionic polymer with smooth feel
  • Standard cosmetic polymer

Known concerns

  • Synthetic polymer — microplastic concerns
  • Possible residual acrylamide monomer
  • Mild irritation possible undiluted

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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