Ammonium Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ammonium Acrylates/ Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of ethylhexyl acrylate and the ammonium salt of one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, metacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters
What does it do?
Ammonium Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
EU regulatory status
Ammonium Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate 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 Ammonium Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer?
Ammonium Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ammonium Acrylates/ Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of ethylhexyl acrylate and the ammonium salt of one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, metacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters
Is Ammonium Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ammonium Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ammonium Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Ammonium Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.
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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