Surfactant
POLYACRYLATE-53
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic polymeric surfactant that helps with cleansing and emulsion stability.
Polyacrylate-53 is a complex polymer that is formed in a multi-step reaction. First, a polymer is created by the reaction of Styrene, Ethylhexyl Acrylate, and Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate PEG-13/PPG-2 Ether. Next, the polymer is reacted with Succinic Anhydride followed by sulfonation and neutralization to produce the sodium salt. Polymeric surfactants mainly work at the formula level by helping disperse oils and stabilize emulsions. Large polymer size tends to limit skin penetration, but residual monomers and environmental persistence are common tradeoffs.
Function
Known concerns
- Possible residual monomers or processing impurities
- Environmental persistence typical of synthetic polymers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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