Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a universal, exceptionally easy-to-disperse polymer that offers the formulation flexibility of a multi-use rheological additive and a wide range of performance properties. As a result, it can be used in various personal care applications, including gel, lotion, and cream.
Thanks to the exceptionally quickly "wetting" property, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer requires much less time and effort to achieve a lump-free dispersion. In addition, since the unneutralized dispersion viscosity of this polymer is so low, concentrated dispersions can be made at levels much higher than previously possible.
It is used in a wide range of applications, including clear gels, hydro-alcoholic gels, lotions, and creams.
Is Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer safe ingredient?
Skin irritation in vivo tests showed that Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is not irritant in skin care formulations. However, a study with extremally high concentrations showed that it could be a very slight irritant.
Direct eye contact
In vivo tests with direct eye contact produced slightly to moderate corneal irritation and conjunctival irritation which cleared by the study termination. Only slight iridal and conjunctival irritation was noted with the 1% solution, and all irritation was found to clear by 72 hours.
Self-life
Biological oxygen demand (BOD) tests results revealed that bacteria unable to break down Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (biological oxygen demand was zero), so it has excellent shelf-life in skin care formulations.