Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate/phloroglucinol 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/Phloroglucinol Crosspolymer is is a complex, crosslinked polymer that is made by reacting Phloroglucinol with Glutaral (q.v. MID 1074) followed by the reaction with 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and PEG-6 methacrylate. The resulting polymer is then further reacted with melamine.
What does it do?
Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate/phloroglucinol Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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/phloroglucinol 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/phloroglucinol Crosspolymer?
Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate/phloroglucinol Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate/Phloroglucinol Crosspolymer is is a complex, crosslinked polymer that is made by reacting Phloroglucinol with Glutaral (q.v. MID 1074) followed by the reaction with 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and PEG-6 methacrylate. The resulting polymer is then further reacted with melamine.
Is Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate/phloroglucinol Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate/phloroglucinol Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate/phloroglucinol Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/melamine/peg-6 Methacrylate/phloroglucinol 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: 23/07/2014