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Acrylates/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

What is it?

Acrylates/C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of C12-13 alkyl methacrylates, methoxyethyl acrylate, and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with vinyloxazoline.

What does it do?

Acrylates/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate 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

EU regulatory status

Acrylates/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate 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/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer?

Acrylates/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylates/C12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of C12-13 alkyl methacrylates, methoxyethyl acrylate, and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with vinyloxazoline.

Is Acrylates/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Acrylates/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Acrylates/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Acrylates/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing.

What is the CAS number of Acrylates/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acrylates/c12-13 Alkyl Methacrylates/methoxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is -.

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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: 19/12/2011