Synthetic Polymers

Acrylates Crosspolymer-X

Absorbent, Film Former, Viscosity Controlling (Thickener), Emulsion Stabilizer
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Absorbent, Film Former, Viscosity Controlling (Thickener), Emulsion Stabilizer

Purpose

Function

Absorbent, Film Former, Viscosity Controlling (Thickener), Emulsion Stabilizer
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL40 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

Safe synthetic polymer thickener and film former with negligible dermal absorption and very low sensitization potential. CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use provided not polymerized in benzene.

US Note

Not listed in FDA 21 CFR restricted/prohibited lists; used in cosmetics as thickener and film former; CIR concluded safe in present practices of use when not polymerized in benzene

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Synthetic Polymers
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.