Allowed in EU

Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

What is it?

Acrylates/Ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of the ester of methacrylic acid and Ceteareth-25 and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate.

EU regulatory status

Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate 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/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer?

Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylates/Ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of the ester of methacrylic acid and Ceteareth-25 and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate.

Is Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Acrylates/ceteareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 04/07/2012