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Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

Acrylates/S-20 Copolymer
CAS 676168-27-7

An associative acrylic thickener engineered to build viscosity and stabilize surfactant and emulsion systems. Copolymers of this class function as rheology modifiers and thickeners, building viscosity and providing suspension and emulsion stability in aqueous personal-care and household formulations.

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HS Code
3906.90
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Thickening / Rheology · Film Formation
Functional Roles
SODIUM LAUROYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE TRIACETATE
ANTISTATICCHELATINGHAIR CONDITIONINGORAL CARESURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
Applications & Use Cases
  • Rheology modifier: Associative thickener for aqueous and surfactant systems.
  • Thickener: Alkali-swellable viscosity builder.
  • Stabilizer: Emulsion and suspension stabilization.
Safety & Handling
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A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3906 . 90
Chapter 39
Plastics and articles thereof
Heading 39.06
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3906.90
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
676168-27-7
INCI Name
SODIUM LAUROYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE TRIACETATE
Synonyms & Trade Names
Ethyl Acrylate/Methacrylic Acid/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer Comparable to Aculyn 22 HASE associative thickener Hydrophobically modified alkali-soluble emulsion polymer Steareth-20 methacrylate acrylates copolymer Ethyl acrylate-methacrylic acid-PEG stearyl ether methacrylate graft copolymer
Full Description

Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer (CAS 206886-68-2) is a hydrophobically-modified alkali-swellable (HASE-type) acrylic copolymer. Copolymers of this class function as rheology modifiers and thickeners, building viscosity and providing suspension and emulsion stability in aqueous personal-care and household formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer used for?

Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer (CAS 206886-68-2) is a hydrophobically-modified alkali-swellable (HASE-type) acrylic copolymer used as an associative rheology modifier and thickener. It builds viscosity and provides suspension and emulsion stability in aqueous personal-care and household formulations. RawSource supplies it for formulation use.

Is acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer a plastic?

It is a synthetic acrylic copolymer and therefore polymeric, but it functions as a swollen associative thickener in aqueous systems rather than as a molded plastic. Refer to the technical data sheet for physical form and use levels.

How does this HASE copolymer thicken a formulation?

It is alkali-swellable: it swells and builds viscosity when neutralized to higher pH, with steareth-20 hydrophobic groups providing associative thickening and emulsion/suspension stabilization. Final performance depends on neutralization and surfactant load; see supplier technical data for guidance.

What is the CAS number and INCI identity?

The INCI name is Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, CAS 206886-68-2, a HASE-type acrylic copolymer typically supplied as an aqueous dispersion. Active solids and lot identity are confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis.

How is this copolymer packaged and quoted in bulk?

RawSource supplies polymer dispersions in pails, drums, and IBCs/totes depending on volume. Active solids, packaging, lead time, and pricing are quoted per order; submit volume and destination for a bulk quote, with SDS and CoA on shipment.

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