Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking, chelating, emulsion stabilising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acrylates/Ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is a copolymer of the ester of Methacrylic Acid and Ceteareth-20 and one or more monomers of Acrylic Acid, Methacrylic Acid, or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with diallyl maleate.
What does it do?
Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2 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/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2?
Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylates/Ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is a copolymer of the ester of Methacrylic Acid and Ceteareth-20 and one or more monomers of Acrylic Acid, Methacrylic Acid, or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with diallyl maleate.
Is Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2 do in cosmetic products?
Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking, chelating, emulsion stabilising, opacifying, 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: 23/05/2023