Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer

AKA “Modified Steareth Polymer”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Steareth-10 allyl ether/acrylates copolymer

AKA: Modified Steareth Polymer

Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 2

Plant-Derived

Occlusive

Clean

Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer is a copolymer of the allyl ether of Steareth-10 (q.v.) and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

CAS #

109292-17-3

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Viscosity Controlling

Creates Protective Barrier

Controls Viscosity

Creates protective layer

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic polymer created for cosmetics in the late 20th century to provide film-forming and emulsifying properties in skincare and haircare formulations.