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Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
AKA “Carbomer, Acrylic Acid Crosspolymer”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Acrylates crosspolymer-4
AKA: Carbomer, Acrylic Acid Crosspolymer
Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising | Film Forming | Surfactant - Cleansing | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 is copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of its simple esters, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate Science: Functions: Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Surfactant - Cleansing, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Synthesized from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid esters, and trimethylolpropane triacrylate as crosslinking agent. Produced through free radical polymerization and crosslinking to create a copolymer network structure.
Function
Emulsion Stabilising | Film Forming | Surfactant - Cleansing | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Stabilizes Emulsion
Creates Protective Barrier
Cleansing Surfactant
Controls Viscosity
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosspolymer developed for cosmetic applications. Functions as a thickening and suspending agent in modern beauty formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR