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Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Alkyl acrylate polymer used for film forming and texture in sunscreens.
FunctionalFunctional ingredient, not graded for skin benefits
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Alkyl acrylate polymer used for film forming and texture in sunscreens.
What it does
Contributes water resistance and elegance in fluid SPF vehicles.
The evidence
Functional ingredient (not graded for skin benefits): Functional polymer; performance is formula-specific. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].
How to use it
Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labeled as a featured active.
What it does in the formula
Functional ingredient — not graded for skin benefits
Alkyl acrylate polymer used for film forming and texture in sunscreens.[1]
Safety & limits
Source and region, always
all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK
Sources · 2
Numbered as cited in the text
- [1]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate. SpecialChem (2024)other
- [2]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Alkyl Acrylates. CIR (2017)regulator
Revision history
18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk