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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

thickenerviscosity modifierfilm former

INCI Name

Polyacrylate Crosspo...

Functions

3 Roles

Sustainability

4/10

Category

thickeners

What It Does

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a synthetic crosslinked acrylic acid polymer supplied as a fine powder that swells in water to create clear, elastic gels with excellent electrolyte tolerance. Unlike traditional carbomers, it maintains viscosity stability across a wide pH range (3-12) and in the presence of salts, making it particularly valuable for formulating transparent gels, serums, and cleansing products that contain high levels of electrolytes or active ingredients. Formulators choose it for its ability to create smooth, non-tacky textures with superior clarity and its compatibility with both anionic and nonionic surfactant systems.

Controls product consistency
Improves application experience
Stabilizes suspensions and emulsions
Creates desired texture profiles

Technical Properties

pH Range

3.0-12.0

Optimal working range

Ionic Charge

anionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

thickening

Impact on formula thickness

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

nonionic surfactantsanionic surfactantshumectantsglycolsmost emollientssilicones

Avoid Combining

high concentrations of cationic polymersmultivalent metal ionsvery low pH systems below 3
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

4/10

Biodegradability

not readily biodegradable

Source

synthetic

Feedstock

acrylic acid monomers

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