Amp-Acrylates/allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer is the aminomethylpropanol salt of a copolymer of allyl methacrylate and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, metacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
What does it do?
Amp-Acrylates/allyl Methacrylate 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
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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Amp-Acrylates/allyl Methacrylate Copolymer is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Amp-Acrylates/allyl Methacrylate Copolymer?
Amp-Acrylates/allyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer is the aminomethylpropanol salt of a copolymer of allyl methacrylate and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, metacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Is Amp-Acrylates/allyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Amp-Acrylates/allyl Methacrylate Copolymer is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Amp-Acrylates/allyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Amp-Acrylates/allyl Methacrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair fixing.
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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