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ACRYLATES/CETEARETH-20 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A crosslinked acrylate-methacrylate copolymer used as film-former and thickener. CIR-reviewed acrylate crosspolymers show low irritation; environmental persistence is the main concern.

Skin benefits

  • Film forming
  • Texture stabilisation
  • Emulsion support

Known concerns

  • Microplastic-class polymer
  • Trace residual monomers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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