Sodium Acrylates Copolymer is a synthetic polymer commonly used in skincare products as a thickener, stabilizer, and film-forming agent. It is derived from acrylic acid and methacrylic acid or their simple esters. While it can provide various benefits to the skin, it also has some potential side effects and concerns. It is a type of microplastic that has been widely used in cosmetics in recent years.
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The main concern for toxicity is contamination. Acrylates are produced from Acrylic acid and Methacrylic acid, both chemicals raise contamination concerns for health and safety. Acrylic Acid is severely irritating and corrosive to the skin and the respiratory tract. Eye contact can result in severe and irreversible injury. Low exposure will cause minimal or no health effects, while high exposure could result in pulmonary edema.
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Sodium Acrylates Copolymer is a synthetic polymer derived from acrylic acid and methacrylic acid or their simple esters.
Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications
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Sodium Acrylates Copolymer is restricted in EWG VERIFIED products due to use restrictions and contamination concerns. It is used in Paula’s Choice products like Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer, CLEAROil-Free Moisturizer, and SKIN PERFECTING 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant. Acrylates Copolymer is a general term for synthetic copolymers of two or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters. Acrylates Copolymer is a substance which is being widely added in cosmetics during recent years. Since the start of the Beat the Microbead campaign, 448 brands promised to remove plastic microbeads from their products – but that does not include all types of microplastics. In fact, since more awareness has been raised around ‘commonly known’ microplastics such as Polyethylene, PET, PMMA, PVC, the use of acrylates copolymer has increased greatly. By taking a quick look at the BTMB database, it can be seen that a minimum of 3 out of 10 personal care products include a variation of acrylates copolymer. What makes the problem even more complicated is that Acrylates Copolymer can form several variations as it can combine with various monomers. For instance, Acrylates Copolymer can be currently found in more than 142 differed unregulated variations! Acrylates Copolymer are a group of polymers noted for their transparency, resistance to breakage, and elasticity. They are also commonly known as acrylics or polyacrylates. They are mostly used in products such as hair dyes, mascaras, nail polishes, lipsticks, hairsprays, body washes, sunscreens and anti-ageing treatments. They are most commonly used as stabilisers for cosmetic formulas: * to add waterproof properties in makeup products. * to set the hair, add body, and protect it from humidity. * as an antistatic and suspending agent to hair products. * as an adhesive for nail binding products. Acrylates Copolymer is a type of microplastic that has been widely used in cosmetics in recent years. It is a synthetic polymer that is made from acrylic acid and methacrylic acid. It is used in a variety of cosmetic products, including hair dyes, mascaras, nail polishes, lipsticks, hairsprays, body washes, sunscreens, and anti-aging treatments. Acrylates Copolymer is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and film-forming agent. It can also be used to add waterproof properties to makeup products and to set the hair. In cosmetics, sodium acrylates copolymer is used as a binder, film former and as a viscosity increasing agent. Functions include: adhesives, artificial nail builder/binder, film former, hair fixative, suspending agent and anti-static agent.
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