AKA “Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer, Film Forming Polymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/c5-8 alkyl acrylate copolymer
AKA: Film Forming Polymer
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Acrylates/C5-8 Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer is the copolymer of C5-8 alkyl acrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters
CAS #
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State
Solid
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Creates protective layer
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed for cosmetic applications. Functions as a thickener and suspending agent in gels and lotions.