Sodium polymethacrylates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 25086-62-8

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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. Acrylates are polymers or copolymers based on acrylic acid and/or other alkyl acrylates (acrylic acid esters). Methacrylates are polymers or copolymers based on methacrylic acid and/or its esters.

Sodium polymethacrylate is a substance used in cosmetic preparations and acts as a binder (binds cosmetic preparations containing powders and powders), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products), film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails), emulsion stabilizer (supports the emulsion formation and improves the stability of the product) and opacifier (reduces transparency and light transmission by clouding the product).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020