Butyl Acrylate/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a homopolymer of butyl acrylate crosslinked with glycol dimethacrylate monomers
What does it do?
Butyl Acrylate/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Absorbent
takes up water-based or oil-based substances
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
EU regulatory status
Butyl Acrylate/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer 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/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer?
Butyl Acrylate/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a homopolymer of butyl acrylate crosslinked with glycol dimethacrylate monomers
Is Butyl Acrylate/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butyl Acrylate/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butyl Acrylate/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Butyl Acrylate/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent, film forming.
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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