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Amps/hema Crosspolymer

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

What is it?

AMPS/HEMA Crosspolymer is a copolymer of 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid and HEMA crosslinked with N,N'-methylene-bis-acrylamide.

What does it do?

Amps/hema Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Amps/hema Crosspolymer is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 33). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Amps/hema Crosspolymer?

Amps/hema Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. AMPS/HEMA Crosspolymer is a copolymer of 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid and HEMA crosslinked with N,N'-methylene-bis-acrylamide.

Is Amps/hema Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Amps/hema Crosspolymer is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Amps/hema Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Amps/hema Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.

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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