Tea Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
What is Tea Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer?
TEA Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and film-forming agent in skincare formulations. It is formed by the copolymerization of acrylates with C10-30 alkyl acrylates and crosslinked with triethanolamine (TEA) to create a versatile rheology modifier that provides enhanced texture and suspension properties in emulsions, gels, and creams. This crosspolymer is valued for its ability to thicken aqueous systems without significantly impacting clarity or sensory feel.
Roles in Formulation
This ingredient serves the following purposes in cosmetic formulations:
Stabilising
Improves physical and/or chemical stability (e.g., preventing separation, precipitation, or degradation) to keep performance consistent over shelf life.
Emulsion stabilizer
Improves emulsion robustness by preventing droplet coalescence and phase separation, often by thickening, structuring, or strengthening the interfacial layer.
Viscosity controlling agent
Adjusts thickness to the desired level for stability and usability, improving dispensing, suspension, and texture across many formulation types.
Film former
Creates a continuous film on skin or hair to improve wear, water resistance, transfer resistance, shine, or hold in sunscreens, makeup, and styling products.