Acrylamides Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, film forming, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Propenamide, polymer with 2-butenamide and/or alkylpropenamide
What does it do?
Acrylamides Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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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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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Acrylamides 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 Acrylamides Copolymer?
Acrylamides Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenamide, polymer with 2-butenamide and/or alkylpropenamide
Is Acrylamides Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Acrylamides Copolymer is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylamides Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acrylamides Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, film forming, viscosity controlling.
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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