What it is
Polyacrylate-13 is a crosslinked copolymer based on acrylate and methacrylate monomers used to thicken aqueous and emulsion systems. It builds viscosity efficiently, stabilizes emulsions, and helps suspend pigments and other actives such as those in sunscreens. It is frequently paired with companion polymers and surfactants to deliver a smooth, light texture.
Safety & warnings
Synthetic acrylate-based thickeners like polyacrylate-13 are generally well tolerated and non-sensitizing at typical use levels, functioning as texture agents that remain on the skin surface.
Origin & sourcing
It is a synthetic polymer produced by polymerizing acrylate and methacrylate monomers into a crosslinked network.
Questions everyone asks
What does polyacrylate-13 do in a formula?
It thickens water-based and emulsion products, stabilizes emulsions, and helps suspend pigments and other ingredients to give a smooth, even texture.
Is polyacrylate-13 natural or synthetic?
It is a synthetic crosslinked acrylate copolymer used primarily for viscosity control and stabilization.