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Thickener

SODIUM POLYACRYLATE

CAS 9003-04-7 / 25549-84-2 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A high-molecular-weight water-loving polymer used to thicken and stabilise gels and creams. Very low skin reactivity.

Function

ABSORBENTBINDINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTEMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMINGHAIR FIXINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Effective thickener and stabiliser
  • Absorbs many times its weight in water
  • Low skin-contact reactivity
  • Used globally in many categories

Known concerns

  • Synthetic polymer — poor biodegradability
  • Trace acrylic acid monomer controlled
  • Limited long-term environmental data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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