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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Pemulen crosspolymer

Safety Notes

Excellent for high-SPF emulsion stabilisation; synthetic polymer

Function & Common Use

Function

Viscosity controlling / Emulsion stabilising

Category

Thickener / Gelling Agent

Common In

Sunscreens, emulsions

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer safe to use in skincare?

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Excellent for high-SPF emulsion stabilisation; synthetic polymer

Is Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer allowed in India?

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer used for in cosmetics?

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Viscosity controlling / Emulsion stabilising. It is commonly found in: Sunscreens, emulsions.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS9003-01-4

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