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Polyacrylate

Polyacrylate is a broad acrylic-polymer label. It does not identify one numbered cosmetic polymer or specify the monomer mixture, crosslinking or supplied grade.

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What it is and what it does

About this ingredient: CIR published final report: Acrylates copolymer identities and formulation functions ↗

A verified formulation role is not on file for this name.

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What the research shows

Polyacrylate does not define monomer composition, salt, crosslinking or molecular properties. Polyacrylate hydrogel is a shared vehicle in the local wound trial; polyacrylic acid lubricant is a different specified material. Neither establishes the unspecified exact catalogue polymer.

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Review supplied candidate titles and available abstracts selectively for exact identity; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.

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Names and identifiers

INCI name on ingredient lists
Polyacrylate

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