Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Thickener; Emulsion Stabilizer; Synthetic Polymer
Environmental Persistence | Crosslinked synthetic polymers are not readily biodegradable and may persist after cosmetic use. Residual Monomers | Manufacturing quality is important because trace acrylic or methacrylic monomers may remain if polymerization is incomplete. Human topical toxicity appears low, but the environmental profile supports a cautious classification under the Oh Daisey standard.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Environmental Persistence | Crosslinked synthetic polymers are not readily biodegradable and may persist after cosmetic use. Residual Monomers | Manufacturing quality is important because trace acrylic or methacrylic monomers may remain if polymerization is incomplete. Human topical toxicity appears low, but the environmental profile supports a cautious classification under the Oh Daisey standard.
What it does
A crosslinked synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, suspend ingredients, and stabilize emulsions across a wide pH range.
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://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-polyacrylate-crosspolymer-6-used-cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/meeting/176th-expert-panel-meeting
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 3 Oh Daisey Approved Products.
