Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
rheology modifier, thickener, emulsion stabilizer
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
rheology modifier, thickener, emulsion stabilizer
Purpose
Function
rheology modifier, thickener, emulsion stabilizer
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Verdict
HASE-type associative thickener combining carbomer-like alkali-swelling with hydrophobic steareth-20 chain association, delivering synergistic thickening in surfactant systems. Requires neutralization; performance heavily dependent on surfactant type and concentration. Anionic character means electrolyte sensitivity similar to carbomers, partially offset by associative mechanism. Subject to EU REACH SPM review for crosslinked grades.
US Note
No US federal restriction. Used in cleansers and conditioning products.
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No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.