ACRYLATES / CETEARETH-20 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-2 cosmetic ingredient

Description

Acrylates / Ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is a copolymer of the ester of Methacrylic Acid and Ceteareth-20 and one or more monomers of Acrylic Acid, Methacrylic Acid, or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with diallyl maleate.

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

BULKING : Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.

CHELATING : Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.

EMULSION STABILISING : Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.

OPACIFYING : Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING : Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.