Synthetic Polymers

Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

INCI: ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
CAS 96554-67-5
Thickener, emulsion stabilizer, film former, viscosity controller, suspending agent
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Thickener, emulsion stabilizer, film former, viscosity controller, suspending agent

Purpose

Function

Thickener, emulsion stabilizer, film former, viscosity controller, suspending agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
cir-safe-as-usedewg-low-hazardsynthetic-polymernot-eu-restrictedlarge-molecule-low-absorptionsensitization-rarethickeneremulsion-stabilizer
Verdict

A well-characterized synthetic polymer thickener and emulsion stabilizer with a strong safety record. CIR concluded safe as used in 2017; EWG rates low hazard. No restrictions in EU or US cosmetics with negligible absorption and sensitization risk in typical formulations.

US Note

Not independently regulated by FDA; CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used (2017). GRAS-equivalent status for cosmetic use.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
96554-67-5
INCI
ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Category
Synthetic Polymers
Updated
Apr 2, 2026