Allowed in EU

Butyl Acrylate/ethylhexyl 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?

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-ethyhexyl ester, polymer with butyl 2-propenoate

What does it do?

Butyl Acrylate/ethylhexyl Methacrylate 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

Butyl Acrylate/ethylhexyl Methacrylate 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/ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer?

Butyl Acrylate/ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-ethyhexyl ester, polymer with butyl 2-propenoate

Is Butyl Acrylate/ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Butyl Acrylate/ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Butyl Acrylate/ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Butyl Acrylate/ethylhexyl 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