Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate/butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding, film forming, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is made by a multi-step process. First, a silicate resin is prepared by the hydrolysis and condensation of tetramethoxysilane, trimethylmethoxysilane, and Acryloyloxy Propyltrimethoxysilane. This silicate resin is then copolymerized with Butyl Acrylate.
What does it do?
Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate/butyl Acrylate 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
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate/butyl Acrylate 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 Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate/butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer?
Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate/butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is made by a multi-step process. First, a silicate resin is prepared by the hydrolysis and condensation of tetramethoxysilane, trimethylmethoxysilane, and Acryloyloxy Propyltrimethoxysilane. This silicate resin is then copolymerized with Butyl Acrylate.
Is Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate/butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate/butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate/butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acryloyloxypropyl Silsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate/butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, film forming, skin protecting.
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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: 03/10/2019