Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Powder is a cosmetic-grade polymer thickener and gelling agent designed for use in a wide range of skincare, haircare and body-care formulations. It is dispersible in water and can form clear gel systems after neutralisation, making it particularly useful for creating gels and modifying the viscosity, texture and stability of cosmetic formulations.
Its versatility makes it suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off products, including serums, gels, toners, creams, masks, shampoos, hair masks, body lotions and shower gels.
Key Features
- Cosmetic-grade polymer thickener and gelling agent
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INCI: Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- White powder
- Dispersible in water
- Forms clear gel after neutralisation
- Suitable for aqueous cosmetic formulations
- Suitable for leave-on and rinse-off products
- Compatible with anionic, cationic and non-ionic surfactants
- Compatible with humectants, plant extracts, vitamins and many cosmetic active ingredients
- Suitable for transparent skincare formulations
- Suitable for cold-process formulation
- COA, TDS & SDS available on request
Common Applications
- Facial serums and serum gels
- Water-based gels
- Toners and essences
- Lotions and light creams
- Rich creams and masks
- Shampoos
- Hair masks
- Body lotions
- Shower gels
- Other cosmetic gel and viscosity-modifying systems
Formulation Guidance
Recommended Use Levels
- Toner / Essence: 0.1–0.3%
- Water-Based Gel / Serum Gel: 0.2–0.5%
- Lotion / Light Cream: 0.3–0.8%
- Rich Cream / Mask: 0.5–1.2%
- Shampoo: 0.1–0.3%
- Hair Mask: 0.5–1.0%
- Body Lotion / Shower Gel: 0.2–0.6%
Dispersibility: Dispersible in water and forms a clear gel after neutralisation.
pH: The supplier recommends an optimal formulation pH range of 5.0–8.0 for full thickening performance. The raw material itself has a specified pH of 3.0–5.0 when measured as a 1% aqueous solution.
Processing: Cold-water dispersion is recommended to help minimise agglomeration. The supplier recommends a dispersion temperature of 40°C or below.
The material can withstand short-term heating up to 60°C during formulation. Avoid prolonged heating above 70°C, as this may result in reduced performance.
The polymer is reported by the supplier as compatible with anionic, cationic and non-ionic surfactants, humectants, plant extracts, vitamins and most cosmetic active ingredients.
Always carry out appropriate stability, compatibility and preservation testing on the finished formulation.
Important
For cosmetic formulation use only. This product is supplied as a raw cosmetic ingredient and is not a finished cosmetic product.
The recommended use levels and processing information above are based on the technical documentation supplied for this material. Formulators remain responsible for determining suitability and the appropriate concentration for their individual formulations.
Storage
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight, high temperatures and moisture. Keep the packaging securely sealed after opening. Keep away from strong oxidising and reducing agents, fire and heat sources.
When stored appropriately in complete, unopened packaging, the supplier states a shelf life of 2 years from the date of manufacture.
For external cosmetic use only.
