Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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INCI name

  • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,

Alternative names

  • Carbopol 1342,
  • Acrylate Crosspolymer,
  • Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,
  • C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,

Origin

  • herbal,
  • synthetic,

Definition

  • C10-C30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol,
  • or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl 1,3-propanediol,

INCI function

  • film-forming,
  • emulsion stabilising,
  • viscosity regulating,

Substance category

  • Acrylics,

Characteristics

  • forms a coherent film on skin, hair or nails when applied
  • supports the emulsion formation and improves the emulsion stability and emulsion durability
  • increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
  • persistent
  • closes the pores
  • Microplastics

CAS-No.

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Studies, literature and statements

Kosmetik-Inhaltsstoffe A-Z, page 56

Various substances are available to ensure that a cream, a shower gel, or a shampoo has the right flow properties (viscosity). There are a number of natural gelling agents, such as alginic acid, tragacanth, starch, many modified celluloses, and mineral-based bentonite. These bulking agents are safe for the skin. Their application is limited, however, since they form a film on the skin that may easily be rubbed off after the oil-water emulsion has been absorbed. Artificial acrylates do not exhibit these bothersome natural characteristics. They have strong emulsifying properties and can thus be used to produce stable creams without application of heat. Their disadvantage: Like silicones, acrylates are slowly degradable and clog the pores.

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