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Is Polyacrylic Acid vegetarian?

Polyacrylic Acid

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Polyacrylic Acid (Carbomer) is a synthetic homopolymer of acrylic acid, widely used in cosmetics as a thickening, gelling, and stabilizing agent.

Also known as 2-Propenoic Acid Homopolymer, 2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer
INCI name Polyacrylic Acid
CAS number 9003-01-4
CosIng ID 78561
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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