Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

(in 12,789 products)

1. Gelling Agent / Thickener - Increases the viscosity by thickening the liquid to give it more texture

2. Viscosity Controlling Agent - Maintains or alters the thickness of a liquid, mostly used in cosmetics

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a family of compounds related to polyacrylates. The C10-30 (carbon chain which is 10-30 carbon atoms in length) part of the name indicates the presence of alkyl groups from 'Capric (C10)' all the way to 'Melissic (C30)' which react with acrylic/methacrylic acid monomers. The mixture of hydrocarbons is usually indicative that the ingredient has not been fully refined and purified (purification in the sense that only a single compound is present). Acrylate crosspolymers are also called Carbomers or Carbopols.

Please see Carbomer for further information.

1. Cosmetic Ingredient Review

- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer