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ACRYLATES/CETETH-20 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

An acrylates/methacrylate copolymer with ceteth-20 side chains used as a rheology modifier. Polymer is non-irritating; standard PEG-grade purification controls trace residuals.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Associative thickener
  • Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
  • Improves product texture

Known concerns

  • Trace residual monomers and dioxane possible from ceteth-20 segment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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