thickener

acrlates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Film-forming crosslinked polymer; thickener; emulsion stabilizer; suspension aid
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Film-forming crosslinked polymer; thickener; emulsion stabilizer; suspension aid

Purpose

Function

Film-forming crosslinked polymer; thickener; emulsion stabilizer; suspension aid
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max ConcentrationRinse-off ban 17 Oct 2027; leave-on ban 17 Oct 2029
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
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

Category
thickener
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.