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Ingredient Facts
Potassium acrylates copolymer
AKA: Potassium polyacrylates copolymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Potassium Acrylates Copolymer is the potassium salt of a polymer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
CAS #
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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.
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
A synthetic copolymer created in the 20th century for cosmetic formulation. Used as a thickener and texture modifier in contemporary personal care products.