Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 is a synthetic crosslinked acrylic polymer used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations primarily as a film-forming and cleansing surfactant ingredient. It belongs to the polyacrylate family, where the crosslinked polymer structure provides functional properties that can be useful in cosmetic formulation systems.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 is described as a crosslinked copolymer and is associated with the formation of a continuous film on skin, hair and/or nails. Its film-forming capability makes it relevant to cosmetic products where a polymeric film and improved surface characteristics are desired.
The ingredient is also identified as a surfactant-cleansing agent. Surfactants help reduce surface tension and assist in the removal and dispersion of substances from skin, hair and other surfaces. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 therefore has a dual functional profile involving film formation and cleansing.
A documented commercial material associated with Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 is COSP23, described as a crosslinked copolymer supplied by Miyoshi Kasei. Technical and patent literature describes its polymer structure as a crosslinked copolymer with an average structural parameter of approximately 7 for the indicated repeating unit.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 can be considered for selected cosmetic formulations where film-forming characteristics and cleansing performance are required. The exact performance depends on the commercial grade, concentration, formulation composition and processing conditions.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 can form a continuous polymeric film on the skin, hair and/or nails. This characteristic can contribute to the surface properties and performance of finished cosmetic formulations.
The ingredient is also recognized for its surfactant-cleansing function. In suitable formulations, its surface-active characteristics can support the cleansing process and help remove substances from the application surface.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 can be evaluated in selected personal-care products where film formation and cleansing properties are required. Its use should be determined according to the technical characteristics of the selected grade.
Performance depends on polymer grade, concentration, formulation pH, surfactants, solvents, electrolytes and other formulation ingredients. Compatibility and stability testing should be performed before commercial production.
Because Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 is a crosslinked polymer, a single conventional molecular formula and molecular weight should not be assigned universally. The exact technical identity and numerical specifications should be obtained from the manufacturer's TDS and COA for the selected grade.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 can be evaluated in:
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 is a synthetic crosslinked acrylic polymer used in cosmetics primarily for film formation and surfactant-cleansing functions.
Its documented cosmetic functions are film forming and surfactant-cleansing.
Yes. It is identified as a synthetic cosmetic ingredient.
It is used in selected cosmetic and personal-care formulations where film formation and cleansing performance are required.
Yes. Film forming is one of its recognized cosmetic functions.
Yes. It is also recognized as a surfactant-cleansing ingredient.
The available CosIng/COSMILE information does not provide a CAS number for Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5. Therefore, the appropriate entry is N/A / Not Assigned unless a CAS number is confirmed for a specific commercial grade.
No. They are separate INCI ingredients with different polymer compositions and should not be treated as interchangeable.
No. It is a crosslinked polymer, so its molecular characteristics depend on its polymer structure and commercial grade.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Creamy white to pale yellow |