Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number-
Prevalence1,289 products (1.39% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

Serums 33.2%General Moisturizers 11.1%Sunscreens 7.1%Face Cleansers 6.7%Facial Treatments 5.4%Eye Moisturizers 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 do in skincare?
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 functions as an emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (33.2% of its uses).

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