Acrylates/dimethyl Itaconate Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acrylates/Dimethyl Itaconate Crosspolymer is a polymer of dimethyl itaconate and one or more monomers consisting of Acrylic Acid, Methacrylic Acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate.
What does it do?
Acrylates/dimethyl Itaconate Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Acrylates/dimethyl Itaconate 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/dimethyl Itaconate Crosspolymer?
Acrylates/dimethyl Itaconate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylates/Dimethyl Itaconate Crosspolymer is a polymer of dimethyl itaconate and one or more monomers consisting of Acrylic Acid, Methacrylic Acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate.
Is Acrylates/dimethyl Itaconate Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acrylates/dimethyl Itaconate Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylates/dimethyl Itaconate Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acrylates/dimethyl Itaconate Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 30/04/2020