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ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

Last update on Apr 17, 2026

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic ingredient that appears in the form of white powder and works to enhance the texture of cosmetic and personal care products. It effectively thickens and stabilizes the formulations that it is added to. It works well with almost all the other ingredients in a formulation and is also soluble in water.

CAS Number: 176429-87-1Chem/IUPAC Name: C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acid and/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediolEINECS/ELINCS No: COSING REF No: 74162

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What is ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER used for?

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer serves many purposes in the cosmetic and personal care industry. It can commonly be found on the ingredient list of products such as shampoos and conditioners.

  • Skin care: It is responsible for forming a protective barrier on the skin to protect it from the harmful external environment. It also increases the viscosity of formulations to make them more spreadable
  • Hair care: It works well with both oil-based and water-based ingredients. It aids in mixing these ingredients together and prevents separation. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is good for hair as it is capable of cleansing them thoroughly without stripping the shafts of their moisture
  • Cosmetic products: It enhances the texture and feel of cosmetics. The presence of this ingredient aids in the smooth and glossy appearance of products

Origin

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is made by the combination of C10-30 acrylate with monomers of methacrylic acid and acrylic acid. It occurs as a fluffy, white powder and contains a slight acetic odor.

What does ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER do in a formulation?

EMULSION STABILISING|
FILM FORMING|
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING|
SKIN PROTECTING

Safety Profile

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products when added up to concentrations of 30%. It shows no known side effects and works well on all skin types. However, a patch test should be conducted before full application. Additionally, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is non-comedogenic and does not clog pores.

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ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER technical profile

PropertyValues
pH5.0
SolubilitySoluble in water