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Surfactant

POLYACRYLATE-46

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A high-molecular-weight block copolymer surfactant designed for gentle cleansing. Its size limits skin penetration and reduces irritation versus small-molecule surfactants; suited to sensitive-skin formulas.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild block-copolymer surfactant
  • High MW limits skin penetration
  • Cleanses without excessive defatting

Known concerns

  • Residual acrylate monomer possible at trace level
  • Not readily biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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