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Ingredient Facts
Allyl methacrylates crosspolymer
AKA: Acrylic polymer, Crosslinked acrylic
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethenediyl ester, polymer with 2-propenyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
CAS #
182212-41-5
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.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Keeps product blended
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosslinked polymer created through modern polymer science in the 20th century. Functions as a film-forming and thickening agent in cosmetics with no historical traditional use.