Sepimax ZEN (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6) — Cosmetic Grade
Pure Actives' Sepimax ZEN is a high-performance, synthetic polyacrylate crosspolymer powder (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6) developed by Seppic, offering a unique combination of thickening, emulsification, and stabilization in a single self-emulsifying polymer. Unlike conventional carbomers and acrylate copolymers, Sepimax ZEN is self-neutralizing upon hydration — it does not require a separate neutralization step, significantly simplifying formulation processes. It produces exceptionally clear, high-refractive-index gels with a smooth, non-tacky skin feel and provides outstanding stability for both oil-in-water emulsions and anhydrous gel-cream textures across a broad pH range.
Key Benefits
- Self-emulsifying and self-neutralizing — no neutralization step required
- Exceptional thickening efficiency — builds viscosity at low use levels
- Produces crystal-clear, high-refractive-index gels with premium skin feel
- Broad pH tolerance — effective across pH 3.5–9.0
- Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions and gel-cream textures
- Non-tacky, smooth skin feel — ideal for lightweight serums and gels
Technical Specifications
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INCI: Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
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Trade Name: Sepimax ZEN
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CAS: 1072873-89-2
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Appearance: White Free-Flowing Powder
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Solubility: Swells in Water (Self-Emulsifying)
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pH (1% Dispersion): 6.0–7.5
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Effective pH Range: 3.5–9.0
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Charge: Anionic
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Grade: Cosmetic Grade
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Origin: Synthetic
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Recommended Use: 0.5–2.0%
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Phase: Water Phase
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Available Sizes: 20g | 50g | 100g | 200g | 500g
Disclaimer
This ingredient is intended for cosmetic use only. Not for internal consumption. Always conduct a patch test before use in finished formulations.