Allowed in EU

Acrylic Acid/ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate Copolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Acrylic Acid/Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of Acrylic Acid and 2-(trimethylammonium) ethyl methacrylate chloride.

What does it do?

Acrylic Acid/ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Hair fixing

    holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Acrylic Acid/ethyltrimonium Chloride 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 Acrylic Acid/ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate Copolymer?

Acrylic Acid/ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylic Acid/Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of Acrylic Acid and 2-(trimethylammonium) ethyl methacrylate chloride.

Is Acrylic Acid/ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Acrylic Acid/ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Acrylic Acid/ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Acrylic Acid/ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, hair fixing, skin 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: 18/03/2016