Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer

Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer

AKA “Modified Starch Polymer”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Starch/acrylates/acrylamide copolymer

AKA: Modified Starch Polymer

Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is a polymer of starch, acrylamide and a monomer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

Form

Powder

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

Holds Formula Together

Creates Protective Barrier

Controls Viscosity

Creates protective layer

Holds ingredients together

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic polymer created by combining starch with acrylic polymers. Developed in the late 20th century as a film-former and viscosity modifier for cosmetics, designed to provide texture and stability while incorporating a renewable starch component.