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Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer

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

What is it?

Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Adipic Acid and Neopentyl Glycol crosslinked by isopropyltriethoxysilane

What does it do?

Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anticaking

    prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing

  • Antiperspirant

    reduces or controls perspiration

  • Binding

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

  • Bulking

    adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

  • Deodorant

    reduces or masks unpleasant body odour

  • Viscosity controlling

    adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

EU regulatory status

Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol 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 Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer?

Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Adipic Acid and Neopentyl Glycol crosslinked by isopropyltriethoxysilane

Is Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, antiperspirant, binding, bulking, deodorant, viscosity controlling.

What is the CAS number of Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer is -.

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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