Potassium polyacrylate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 25608-12-2

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"Potassium..." refers to the element potassium, "polyacrylate" salts/esters of polyacrylic acid (see Carbomer below).

Potassium polyacrylate, the potassium dihydrogen phosphate of polyacrylic acid is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products),

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