Acrylates/perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acrylates/Perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of perfluorohexylethyl methacrylate, and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methoacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters.
What does it do?
Acrylates/perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer 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/perfluorohexylethyl 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/perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer?
Acrylates/perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylates/Perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of perfluorohexylethyl methacrylate, and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methoacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters.
Is Acrylates/perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acrylates/perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylates/perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acrylates/perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.
What is the CAS number of Acrylates/perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acrylates/perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is 1557087-30-5.
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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: 24/05/2016