Thickener
POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-4
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A high-molecular-weight crosslinked acrylate polymer used as a gel thickener. Inert in finished products; main considerations are residual monomer purity and the EU microplastic regulatory direction.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective gel thickener
- Stable across pH range
- Improves texture and stability
Known concerns
- Trace residual monomers possible
- Microplastic regulatory direction in EU
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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