Acrylic Acid/stearyl Methacrylate/dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
A copolymer of acrylic acid, stearyl methacrylate, and dimethicone methacrylate monomers
What does it do?
Acrylic Acid/stearyl Methacrylate/dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
EU regulatory status
Acrylic Acid/stearyl Methacrylate/dimethicone 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/stearyl Methacrylate/dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer?
Acrylic Acid/stearyl Methacrylate/dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A copolymer of acrylic acid, stearyl methacrylate, and dimethicone methacrylate monomers
Is Acrylic Acid/stearyl Methacrylate/dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acrylic Acid/stearyl Methacrylate/dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylic Acid/stearyl Methacrylate/dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acrylic Acid/stearyl Methacrylate/dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising.
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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