Sodium Polyacrylate
💚Very good
Also known as: Polyacrylic Acid Sodium Salt
Thickener
Suspending Agent
Water Absorber
Polymer
What it is
Anionic polymer providing thickening and water-absorbing properties in formulations.
How it works
Sodium carboxylate groups attract water creating gel network. Absorbs significant water improving hydration.
Benefits
- Thickens formulations
- absorbs water enhancing hydration
- suspends particles
- stabilizes products
Formulation notes
Effective concentration: N/A
pH range: N/A
Stability: N/A
Safety
Irritancy: N/A
Comedogenicity: N/A
Ratings
Paula's Choice: N/A
INCIdecoder: N/A