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ACRYLATES/CETEARETH-20 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-2

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An acrylates / ethoxylated cetearyl methacrylate crosspolymer — thickener and film former for gels and long-wear makeup. Inert as cured polymer; usual microplastic and dioxane caveats.

Function

BULKINGCHELATINGEMULSION STABILISINGOPACIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Rheology modifier
  • Film former
  • Long-wear texture

Known concerns

  • Microplastic scrutiny
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Residual monomers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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