Butyl Acrylate/c6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/mercaptopropyl Dimethicone Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butyl Acrylate/C6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/Mercaptopropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is a copolymer of 2-(perfluoro(C6-14 alkyl)) ethyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate and mercaptopropyl dimethicone monomers
What does it do?
Butyl Acrylate/c6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/mercaptopropyl Dimethicone 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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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
Butyl Acrylate/c6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/mercaptopropyl Dimethicone 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 Butyl Acrylate/c6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/mercaptopropyl Dimethicone Copolymer?
Butyl Acrylate/c6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/mercaptopropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butyl Acrylate/C6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/Mercaptopropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is a copolymer of 2-(perfluoro(C6-14 alkyl)) ethyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate and mercaptopropyl dimethicone monomers
Is Butyl Acrylate/c6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/mercaptopropyl Dimethicone Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butyl Acrylate/c6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/mercaptopropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butyl Acrylate/c6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/mercaptopropyl Dimethicone Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Butyl Acrylate/c6-14 Perfluoroalkylethyl Acrylate/mercaptopropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, opacifying.
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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