Acrylates C10-20 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Synthetic Polymer; Thickener; Emulsion Stabilizer
Environmental Persistence | Crosslinked acrylic polymers are not readily biodegradable and may persist after use. Residual Monomers | Trace acrylic monomers may remain if manufacturing controls are inadequate. Human topical toxicity is generally low, but the environmental profile supports caution under the Oh Daisey standard.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Environmental Persistence | Crosslinked acrylic polymers are not readily biodegradable and may persist after use. Residual Monomers | Trace acrylic monomers may remain if manufacturing controls are inadequate. Human topical toxicity is generally low, but the environmental profile supports caution under the Oh Daisey standard.
What it does
A crosslinked acrylic polymer used to thicken formulas, suspend particles, and stabilize emulsions.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-acrylates-copolymers-used-cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/ingredient/acrylates-crosspolymer
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
