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Surfactant

POLYACRYLATE-50

CAS 1283712-49-1 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An acrylic copolymer of styrene, ethylhexyl methacrylate and a PEG/PPG ether — emulsifies and helps cleanse. The high-MW polymer itself is benign; trace monomer purity is the practical concern.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective emulsifying and cleansing surfactant
  • Film-forming for stability
  • Compatible with anionic systems

Known concerns

  • Trace residual acrylic monomers possible
  • 1,4-dioxane from PEG/PPG ether component
  • Styrene component requires monomer purity controls

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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