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Thickener

POLYACRYLATE-3

Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A simple acrylate polymer used to thicken or form a film. Too big to absorb into skin; well tolerated, though not biodegradable.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Synthetic acrylate polymer
  • Used as thickener and film former
  • Stable in formulas

Known concerns

  • Synthetic, environmentally persistent
  • Possible trace residual monomers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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