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Acrylates/Ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2
AKA “Hair Conditioning Polymer, Emulsifying Agent”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/ceteareth-20 methacrylate crosspolymer-2
AKA: Hair Conditioning Polymer, Emulsifying Agent
Synthetic · Viscosity Controlling | Film Forming | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Texture Enhancing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Synthetic
Botanical. Derived from acrylate monomers and ceteareth-20 methacrylate, members of the acrylic polymer chemical family. Synthesized through free radical crosspolymerization of acrylate and methacrylate monomers in controlled conditions.
Function
Viscosity Controlling | Film Forming | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Texture Enhancing
Benefits
Methacrylic Acid
Or One Of Their Simple Esters
Crosslinked With Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate.
Creates smooth texture
Helps stabilize product consistency
Provides lightweight skin feel
Traditional Use
A variant synthetic polymer developed for cosmetic formulations. Used to stabilize and thicken emulsions with improved sensory characteristics.
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