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