Sodium Polyacrylate

INGREDIENT

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent Polymer; Thickener; Film Former

Approved

The high-molecular-weight polymer is unlikely to penetrate intact skin. Residual acrylic acid monomers may cause irritation if manufacturing purity is inadequate; environmental persistence is a separate concern.

Found in 0 Approved Products
Also known as 2 Synonyms
Function Thickens formulas, absorbs water, and stabilizes emulsions.
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Moderate
CAS Number 9003-04-07
Category Absorbent Polymer; Thickener; Film Former
Function Thickens formulas, absorbs water, and stabilizes emulsions.
Evidence Level Moderate
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Thickens formulas, absorbs water, and stabilizes emulsions.

OUR STANDARD

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.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 www.cir-safety.org
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