Rheology Modifier

Acrylates Crosspolymer-3

INCI: ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER-3
CAS Not assigned (crosslinked polymer)
Acrylates Crosspolymer-3 is a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of its simple esters, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate and trimethylolpropane diallyl ether.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Acrylates Crosspolymer-3 is a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of its simple esters, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate and trimethylolpropane diallyl ether.

Purpose

Function

Bulking agent, chelating agent, emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, viscosity increasing agent (aqueous)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL40 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

No acrylamide concern (no acrylamide monomer). Monitor residual acrylate monomers; formulate to avoid irritation.

US Note

Permitted; CIR 2018 amended assessment — safe when formulated to avoid irritation

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not assigned (crosslinked polymer)
INCI
ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER-3
Category
Rheology Modifier
Updated
Apr 23, 2026