Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate/glycidyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Glycidyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, glycidyl methacrylate and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with triethylene glycol dimethacrylate
What does it do?
Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate/glycidyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
EU regulatory status
Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate/glycidyl 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/ethylhexyl Acrylate/glycidyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer?
Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate/glycidyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Glycidyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, glycidyl methacrylate and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with triethylene glycol dimethacrylate
Is Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate/glycidyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate/glycidyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate/glycidyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate/glycidyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.
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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