Cosmetic ingredient

SODIUM POLYACRYLATE

Sodium polyacrylate is a homopolymer of acrylic acid in its sodium-salt form. Its polymeric structure supports its use as a material that can absorb liquids and form a thin film when incorporated into a cosmetic formula.

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CAS number
9003-04-7 / 25549-84-2
Chemical name
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt

SODIUM POLYACRYLATE: what it is

Sodium polyacrylate is a homopolymer of acrylic acid in its sodium-salt form. Its polymeric structure supports its use as a material that can absorb liquids and form a thin film when incorporated into a cosmetic formula.

SODIUM POLYACRYLATE: what it does in cosmetics

In a formula, it can serve as an absorbent and help control viscosity, giving the composition a more consistent texture. It can also form a film, contribute to skin conditioning, including an emollient role, and help with hair fixing.

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