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Amp-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9

A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

AMP-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9 is a polymer of hydroxyethylacrylate, methoxyethylacrylate, and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters neutralized with aminomethylpropanol.

What does it do?

Amp-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Amp-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9 is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 66III). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amp-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9?

Amp-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. AMP-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9 is a polymer of hydroxyethylacrylate, methoxyethylacrylate, and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters neutralized with aminomethylpropanol.

Is Amp-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Amp-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9 is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Amp-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9 do in cosmetic products?

Amp-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9 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: 29/03/2019