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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
A thickener that builds a smooth gel to hold creams and gels together — gives a light, silky texture instead of a heavy one.
What it does
A synthetic thickener for creams, lotions and gels. It swells in water into a smooth gel that keeps oils and other ingredients mixed and stops the product separating.
Also known as
sepinov, simulgel
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