Allowed in EU

C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema Copolymer

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

What is it?

C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/HEMA Copolymer is a copolymer of C4-8 alkyl acrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate monomers

What does it do?

C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair fixing

    holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand

EU regulatory status

C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema 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 C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema Copolymer?

C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/HEMA Copolymer is a copolymer of C4-8 alkyl acrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate monomers

Is C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing.

What is the CAS number of C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema Copolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate/hema Copolymer is -.

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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