Acrylates/Behenyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer is an inorganic chemical compound, a Dimethicone by-product.
Raw materials in the production of Acrylates/Behenyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer.
- Acrylates. These are esters that derive from acrylic acid and serve as monomers in this synthesis.
- Behenyl Acrylate. This is another monomer derived from behenic acid and acrylic acid.
- Dimethicone Methacrylate. This is a silicone-based monomer used to impart water-repellency and softness properties to the final polymer.
Step-by-step summary of industrial chemical synthesis process:
- Preparation of Monomers. Before the polymerization reaction, the monomers are purified to remove impurities and stabilized against premature polymerization.
- Initiator. An initiator is added to the monomer mixture to start the polymerization reaction.
- Polymerization. The monomers are polymerized, usually via an emulsion or solution polymerization reaction, at elevated temperatures under continuous agitation.
- Termination and Purification. Once the polymer has reached the desired molecular weight, the reaction is stopped. The polymer is then separated, washed, and purified from impurities and unreacted monomers.
Acrylates/Behenyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer is generally found in a solid or thick liquid state, depending on its specific formulation and the other ingredients it's combined with.
What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment by restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants.
Safety
Dimeticone is a chemical compound, derived from silicone, a mixture of linear methylated siloxane polymers, a chemically inert silicone-based polymer. It is considered safe when formulated to be non-irritating in cosmetic products.
