Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
AKA “Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PAA-6
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
AKA: PAA-6
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Wound Healing
Improves Elasticity
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic crosslinked polymer created in the late 20th century for use as a thickening and stabilizing agent in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR