How we scored it
Where it comes from
Manufactured by free-radical copolymerization of C3-11 alkyl acrylate, styrene and methacrylic acid monomers, all derived from petrochemical feedstocks. No natural-origin alternative exists for this synthetic film-former.
In plain English
A synthetic film-forming polymer made from petrochemical acrylate and styrene building blocks. Used mainly in nail products to form a flexible protective coating.
CosIng definition: Copolymer of C3-11 acrylate, styrene, methacrylic acid monomers
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References
- 1ISO 16128-1:2016 and ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. ISO, Geneva.
- 2POLYACRYLATE-12. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
- 3POLYACRYLATE-12. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=POLYACRYLATE-12