Ammonium Acrylates/vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ammonium Acrylates/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer is the ammonium salt of a copolymer of vinyl imidzole and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.
What does it do?
Ammonium Acrylates/vinyl Imidazole Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
Ammonium Acrylates/vinyl Imidazole 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/vinyl Imidazole Copolymer?
Ammonium Acrylates/vinyl Imidazole Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ammonium Acrylates/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer is the ammonium salt of a copolymer of vinyl imidzole and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.
Is Ammonium Acrylates/vinyl Imidazole Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ammonium Acrylates/vinyl Imidazole Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ammonium Acrylates/vinyl Imidazole Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Ammonium Acrylates/vinyl Imidazole Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
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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: 09/09/2016