Skip to content

Thickener

SODIUM POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-2

Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A crosslinked polyacrylate thickener — gels watery formulas and stabilises emulsions. The high molecular weight makes it skin-friendly with no meaningful absorption; widely used with no EU restrictions.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Stabilizes emulsions and gels
  • Smooth, elegant skin feel
  • Effective at low use levels

Known concerns

  • Trace residual acrylic acid monomers possible
  • Not a known sensitizer at cosmetic grade

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related thickeners

85
ALGINIC ACID
Thickener
 85
AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER
Thickener
 85
AMYLODEXTRIN
Thickener
 85
ASTRAGALUS GUMMIFER GUM
Thickener
 85
CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM
Thickener
 85
CALCIUM ALGINATE
Thickener
 85
CALCIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE
Thickener
 85
CARBOMER
Thickener

Check your shelf

Find SODIUM POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-2 in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains SODIUM POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-2 and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.