Acrylates/methoxy Peg-4 Methacrylate Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of methoxy PEG-4 methacrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.
What does it do?
Acrylates/methoxy Peg-4 Methacrylate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Acrylates/methoxy Peg-4 Methacrylate Copolymer 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/methoxy Peg-4 Methacrylate Copolymer?
Acrylates/methoxy Peg-4 Methacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of methoxy PEG-4 methacrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.
Is Acrylates/methoxy Peg-4 Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acrylates/methoxy Peg-4 Methacrylate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylates/methoxy Peg-4 Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acrylates/methoxy Peg-4 Methacrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
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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: 29/04/2013