Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is a synthetic crosslinked acrylic polymer used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations primarily as a film-forming and hair-fixing ingredient. It belongs to the polyacrylate family, where the crosspolymer structure provides a polymeric network that can form a durable film after application and drying.
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of PEG/PPG-23/6 Dimethicone Citramonate, C10-30 Alkyl PEG-25 Methacrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters, crosslinked with Trimethylolpropane PEG-15 Triacrylate. This composition gives the ingredient film-forming and hair-fixing characteristics.
The ingredient is particularly relevant to hair-styling formulations where strong and durable styling performance is required. It can help form a flexible polymer film around the hair, supporting shape retention and long-lasting styling.
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is used in products such as hair styling gels, molding gels, styling creams, hair-setting products and selected cosmetic formulations. Commercial formulations containing this ingredient are associated with strong hold, high clarity and resistance to humidity.
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is especially suitable for hair-care and styling products requiring durable hair fixation. Its film-forming properties allow the polymer to create a continuous layer on hair that helps maintain the desired hairstyle.
In styling gels, the polymer can provide strong hold and long-lasting styling performance. It can be used in clear or high-clarity gel systems depending on the selected grade and complete formulation.
Hair fixing is one of the recognized cosmetic functions of Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer. It helps provide durable shaping of hairstyles by forming a polymeric film over the hair.
Selected commercial grades are used in formulations designed for strong styling performance under humid conditions. Actual humidity resistance depends on polymer concentration, grade and the finished formulation.
Performance depends on polymer grade, concentration, formulation pH, solvents, surfactants, conditioning ingredients and processing conditions. Compatibility testing should be conducted with the complete formulation before commercial production.
Because Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymer, a single universal molecular formula and molecular weight should not be assigned to all commercial grades. Exact technical characteristics should be confirmed using the manufacturer's TDS and COA.
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer can be used in:
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is a synthetic crosslinked acrylic polymer used in cosmetics primarily as a film-forming and hair-fixing ingredient.
Its recognized cosmetic functions are film forming and hair fixing.
Yes. It is identified as a synthetic cosmetic ingredient.
It is primarily used in hair-styling products such as styling gels, molding gels, styling creams and hair-fixing formulations.
Yes. Commercial formulations use Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer in high-hold and styling-gel systems.
Yes. Hair fixing is one of its recognized cosmetic functions and it supports durable shaping of hairstyles.
No. Polyacrylate-2 and Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer are different INCI ingredients with different chemical identities and should not be treated as interchangeable.
The available CosIng-based ingredient information lists no CAS number for Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer. Therefore, use N/A / Not Assigned rather than assigning the CAS number of Polyacrylate-2.
No. CAS 31759-42-9 is associated with Polyacrylate-2, which is a different INCI ingredient.
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Appearance | Creamy white to pale yellow |