Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer is a polymer consisting of sodium acrylate and acrolein monomers
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Creates protective layer
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century specifically for cosmetics as a film-forming and thickening agent; created to replace natural gums and resins in modern formulations with more consistent performance.