Dermacryl® X

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Dermacryl® X is an acrylates copolymer designed to provide water and rub-off resistance, making it ideal for high SPF systems in both inorganic and organic emulsion-based sunscreens. It enhances the aesthetic appeal of formulations with low viscosity, a light feel, and water repellency. This film-forming ingredient is easy to disperse and compatible with a variety of skincare applications, including moisturizers, body lotions, face creams, and sunscreens. Dermacryl® X simplifies the formulation process as it requires no heat or neutralization. It is suitable for leave-on applications, offering superior performance and rub resistance in creams and lotions.

INCI Name: Acrylates Copolymer

Functions: Film Former

Benefit Claims: Aesthetic Enhancement, Compatibility, Easy Dispersability, Film Forming, Light Feel, Low Viscosity, Rub Resistant, Superior Performance, Water Repellency

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Acrylates Copolymer
Manufactured By
Nouryon
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Film Former
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Film Formers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Aesthetic Enhancement,
Compatibility,
Easy Dispersability,
Film Forming,
Light Feel,
Low Viscosity,
Rub Resistant,
Superior Performance,
Water Repellency
Product Benefits
FeaturesBenefits
Film-formationProven water resistance and SPF retention at low use levels
Resistant to rub off
AestheticsLightweight feel during and after application
Low viscosity, polymer emulsionEasy to incorporate into emulsion sunscreens and low viscosity pump spray formulations
Globally approvedUseful in a wide range of systems
Suitable for use in all regions

 

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Face Cream,
Foot Moisturizer,
Hand Cream,
Moisturizers
Sun Care Applications
Sunscreen Lotion,
Sunscreen Moisturizer
Use Level
1.0 - 5.0% active (creams and lotions), 1.0 - 20.0% active (color cosmetics), 2.22 - 5.0% active (tinted sunscreens), 2.22 - 3.0% active (spf daily wear moisturizer), 2.22 - 5.0% active (sun protection)
Application Information
  • High performance sport SPF 50+ lotions
  • Mineral sunscreen formulations
  • Daily wear moisturizer with SPF
  • Color cosmetics
  • Face, body, hand and foot creams and lotions
Formulation Guidelines
  • Supplied as a low viscosity liquid aqueous emulsion, Dermacryl® X film-forming polymer is easily dispersed in the water phase of oil-in-water emulsions and is easy to work with in lab and large-scale manufacturing settings.
  • Dermacryl® X polymer can either be added into the water phase prior to forming the emulsion or post added after the emulsion is formed.
  • It requires no heat or neutralization and can be used in either hot or cold emulsification processes.
  • The material can be used at typical sunscreen formulation pH ranging from pH = 5 to 8.
Lasting protection
  • Dermacryl® X polymer provides effective and lasting film formation, enabling the formulation of reliable, high SPF systems.
  • This polymer is well suited for high performance products that depend on excellent durability in both rub and global water resistance test methods.

Properties

Insoluble in
Di/cyclomethicone, 1,2 propanediol
Compatibility

Sunscreen actives:

  • Dermacryl® X film-forming polymer performs well in the typical sunscreen formulations and has excellent compatibility with commonly used sunscreen actives, including Ethylhexyl
  • Salicylate (Octisalate), Homosalate, Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

Other:

  • Dermacryl® X film-forming polymer is also compatible with a wide range of commonly used cosmetic ingredients:
  • Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, and other frequently used thickeners and polymeric emulsifiers.
  • It is recommended that Dermacryl X polymer be incorporated after emulsification and neutralization has taken place when formulations include Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
  • Crosspolymer at levels above 0.3%.

Technical Details & Test Data

Dermacryl® X vs competitive benchmarks

In-vivo water resistance
FDA method, 5 panelist screener

Dermacryl® X

Dermacryl X in EU base SPF 50 system

In-vivo water resistance
5 panelist screener ISO 24444:2010 and COLIPA guidelines

Dermacryl® X

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage Information
  • Dermacryl X polymer should be protected from freezing.
  • Avoid extreme temperatures during storage.
  • Good industrial hygiene practices should be followed when working with this polymer.