POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6
Safety grade: A
This is a synthetic polymer (plastic-like substance) made in a laboratory that acts like a thickening agent. It helps keep the different ingredients in creams and lotions from separating and gives them a smooth, pleasant texture.
It stabilizes emulsions (keeping oil and water mixed together) and controls the thickness of cosmetic products to achieve the desired consistency and texture.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Viscosity Controlling ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- SODIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C