Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding, film forming, hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Propenoic acid, ammomium salt, polymer with 2-propenamide
What does it do?
Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 66). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer?
Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenoic acid, ammomium salt, polymer with 2-propenamide
Is Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, film forming, hair fixing.
What is the CAS number of Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer is 26100-47-0.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010