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Acrylates Copolymer

Thickener

Also known as: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pemulen

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A synthetic polymer used as a thickener, film former, and emulsion stabilizer. Creates smooth gel textures.

Time to results

Results vary by individual and formulation

Benefits

Thickens formulations, creates gel textures, film-forming, stabilizes emulsions.

How to Use

Present as a formulation ingredient.

Technical Details
Typical Concentrations0.1%-2%
Research Summary

Safe and inert polymer. CIR-reviewed. Does not interact with skin biology.

Cautions

Well tolerated. Does not penetrate skin. Inert polymer with no biological activity.

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