Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is the sodium salt of a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one or more of its simple esters and beheneth-25 methacrylate, crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide. Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid esters, and beheneth-25 methacrylate as starting materials. Synthesized through free radical polymerization and crosslinking with methylene bis-acrylamide, then neutralized with sodium hydroxide.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic crosspolymer developed for modern cosmetics to provide emulsification and texture control; created in the late 20th century without traditional cosmetic use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer