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Ampd-Acrylates/diacetoneacrylamide 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?

AMPD-Acrylates/Diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer is a polymer of diacetoneacrylamide and the aminomethyl propanediol salt of a monomer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

What does it do?

Ampd-Acrylates/diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer 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

  • 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is Ampd-Acrylates/diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer?

Ampd-Acrylates/diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. AMPD-Acrylates/Diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer is a polymer of diacetoneacrylamide and the aminomethyl propanediol salt of a monomer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

Is Ampd-Acrylates/diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Ampd-Acrylates/diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ampd-Acrylates/diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Ampd-Acrylates/diacetoneacrylamide 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: 27/03/2019