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Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as binding in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a complex, crosslinked polymer that is made by reacting melamine with Glutaral followed by the reaction with 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid and PEG-6 methacrylate. The resulting polymer is then further reacted with more melamine.

What does it do?

Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Binding

    holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup

EU regulatory status

Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer 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 Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer?

Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a complex, crosslinked polymer that is made by reacting melamine with Glutaral followed by the reaction with 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid and PEG-6 methacrylate. The resulting polymer is then further reacted with more melamine.

Is Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding.

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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: 30/04/2018