Rheology Modifier

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
CAS Not individually assigned (polymer); sometimes referenced under monomer CAS 140-88-5 (ethyl acrylate) in commercial SDSs
Viscosity increasing agent, emulsion stabilizer
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Viscosity increasing agent, emulsion stabilizer

Purpose

Function

Viscosity increasing agent, emulsion stabilizer
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Distinguish from the crosspolymer variant, which may be polymerized in benzene (insufficient carcinogenicity data when benzene is the solvent)

US Note

Not restricted; CIR-reviewed - safe

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymer); sometimes referenced under monomer CAS 140-88-5 (ethyl acrylate) in commercial SDSs
INCI
ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Category
Rheology Modifier
Updated
Apr 2, 2026