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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Explained
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
See all 9,322 products with Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Users who like it
14%
Users who avoid it
86%
What it does
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
7.1%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74162
INCI Name
ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
All Functions
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
