acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

what is it?

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer is commonly used in the cosmetics industry as an emulsifier and thickening agent. As an emulsifier, Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer primarily acts to bind ingredients that contain oil and water components by preventing dispersion. As a thickening agent, the ingredient provides gel-like-clarity, texture and flow to the product.

The formation of acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer occurs when C10-30 alkyl acrylate is combined with monomers of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid. What results is a dry, fluffy powder.

what does it do?

In BRAHSTON products, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer functions as a thickening agent, texture enhancer, film-forming agent, and an emulsifier.

BRAHSTON products use acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer because it is safe, non-irritating and enhances certain formulas’ visual delivery and tactile experience for the user.

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer helps us add a smooth, glossy, and gel-like look and feel to certain BRAHSTON formulas.

what do the experts say?

+ The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel

+ EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

  • SAFETY RATING

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    According to EWG, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer is rated as a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest risk to health and 10 being the highest.

+ Paula's Choice Skincare Ingredient Dictionary