Acrylic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as nail conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acrylic Acid is the organic compound
What does it do?
Acrylic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Nail conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, or condition of fingernails and toenails
EU regulatory status
Acrylic Acid 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 Acrylic Acid?
Acrylic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylic Acid is the organic compound
Is Acrylic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acrylic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Acrylic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: nail conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Acrylic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acrylic Acid is 79-10-7.
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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: 08/10/2012