Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer
What is it?
Acrylates Copolymer is a general term for copolymers of two or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters. Other copolymers of acrylic acid and other monomers (Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Magnesium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Zinc Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid/VA Copolymer, Acrylates/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/VA Copolymer, Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Acrylate/VA Copolymer, VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, AMP-Acrylates Copolymer) are similar to Acrylates Copolymer in their function in cosmetics and personal care products. Polymers of acrylic acid and its salts (Polyacrylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate, Potassium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate) also have similar properties and functions.
In cosmetics and personal care products, Acrylates Copolymer and the related copolymers and polymers are used in a wide variety of product types.
In cosmetics and personal care products, Acrylates Copolymer and the related copolymers and polymers are used in a wide variety of product types.
Safety Information
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the safety of Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/VA Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyacrylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacrylate and Sodium Polyacrylate, and permits their use as indirect food additives for use in coatings of food packaging.
The safety of copolymers and polymers that contain the acrylic acid monomer has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Magnesium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Zinc Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid/VA Copolymer, Acrylates/PVP Copolymer, Acrylates/VA Copolymer, Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Acrylate/VA Copolymer, VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, AMP-Acrylates Copolymer, Polyacrylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate, Potassium Polyacrylate, and Sodium Polyacrylate were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when formulated to avoid skin irritation.
The safety of copolymers and polymers that contain the acrylic acid monomer has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Magnesium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Zinc Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid/VA Copolymer, Acrylates/PVP Copolymer, Acrylates/VA Copolymer, Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Acrylate/VA Copolymer, VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, AMP-Acrylates Copolymer, Polyacrylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate, Potassium Polyacrylate, and Sodium Polyacrylate were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when formulated to avoid skin irritation.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
The following functions have been reported for the Acrylate Copolymer and the other copolymers and polymers of acrylic acid.
Absorbent - Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Adhesive - Acrylates Copolymer
Artificial nail builder - Acrylates Copolymer
Binder - Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid/VA Copolymer, Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Magnesium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/VA Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Polyacrylic Acid, Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate
Emulsion stabilizer - Polyacrylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Potassium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Film former - Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid/VA Copolymer, Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Magnesium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Zinc Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/VA Copolymer, Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Acrylate/VA Copolymer, VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, AMP-Acrylates Copolymer, Polyacrylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Hair fixative - Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/VA Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate
Skin conditioning agent - emollient - Sodium Polyacrylate
Suspending agent - nonsurfactant - Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/VP Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
Viscosity increasing agent - aqueous - Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid/VA Copolymer, Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer, Polyacrylic Acid, Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate, Potassium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent - Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Adhesive - Acrylates Copolymer
Artificial nail builder - Acrylates Copolymer
Binder - Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid/VA Copolymer, Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Magnesium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/VA Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Polyacrylic Acid, Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate
Emulsion stabilizer - Polyacrylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Potassium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Film former - Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid/VA Copolymer, Ethylene/Calcium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Magnesium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Zinc Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/VA Copolymer, Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Acrylate/VA Copolymer, VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, AMP-Acrylates Copolymer, Polyacrylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Hair fixative - Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/VA Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate
Skin conditioning agent - emollient - Sodium Polyacrylate
Suspending agent - nonsurfactant - Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/VP Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
Viscosity increasing agent - aqueous - Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid/VA Copolymer, Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates/Acrolein Copolymer, Polyacrylic Acid, Potassium Aluminum Polyacrylate, Potassium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Scientific facts:
These 34 ingredients are very large copolymers and polymers that are prepared from relatively small chemical compounds called monomers. For all these ingredients, the monomers used include acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, or one of the salts or esters of acrylic or methacrylic acid
