Description

Tromethamine Polyacrylate is a chemical compound, derived from Tromethamine aliphatic amine alcohol.

Significant substances present or used in the production method:
tris(hydroxymethyl) nitromethane, formaldehyde, Polyacrylic Acid.

Safety
Formaldehyde is reduced with a catalyst and hydrogenation.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Bulking agent. It regulates the water content, dilutes other solids, can increase the volume of a product for better flow, acts as a buffer against organic acids, helps to keep the pH of the mixture within a certain level.

Opacifying agent. It is useful into formulations that may be translucent or transparent to make them opaque and less permeable to light.

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.
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