Allowed in EU

Acrylates/bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair fixing, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Crosslinked polymer of bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

What does it do?

Acrylates/bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair fixing

    holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Acrylates/bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Acrylates/bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?

Acrylates/bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Crosslinked polymer of bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

Is Acrylates/bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Acrylates/bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Acrylates/bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Acrylates/bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing, skin conditioning.

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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