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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Polymer thickener and stabilizer for gels, creams, and sunscreen formulations. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer creates a smooth gel-cream texture and helps retain the oil phase in the emulsion.

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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer - carbomer-like polymer that swells in water after neutralization and creates viscosity. Thanks to C10-30 alkyl fragments, it better stabilizes emulsions with oils, silicones, and UV filters.

Gels, gel-creams, SPF, serums, lotions, oil-free moisturizers, and formulas where a clear or light texture with good stability is needed.

Key Benefits

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Creates a gel-cream texture.
Provides a smooth, elastic viscosity without heavy waxiness.
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Stabilizes emulsions.
Helps evenly retain oils, silicones, and filters in the aqueous phase.
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Improves application.
Reduces product runoff and makes distribution on the skin more controlled.

Suitable for

all skin types.SPF formulations.gel-cream textures.light creams.

Main Actions

✓ thickening.✓ stabilization.✓ gel texture✓ emulsion support.
Similar to carbomer, but better retains the oil phase.

This crosspolymer is often used where regular carbomer is insufficient to stabilize a complex emulsion. It is not an active for the skin, but it significantly affects the feel and stability of the product.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer do for skin?
Gels, gel-creams, SPF, serums, lotions, oil-free moisturizers, and formulas where a clear or light texture with good stability is needed.
Who should use Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer?
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is suitable for: all skin types., SPF formulations., gel-cream textures., light creams..
Are there any warnings about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer?
This crosspolymer is often used where regular carbomer is insufficient to stabilize a complex emulsion. It is not an active for the skin, but it significantly affects the feel and stability of the product.

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