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C5-6 Olefin/c8-10 Naphtha Olefin Copolymer

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

What is it?

C5-6 Olefin/C8-10 Naphta Olefin Copolymer is a copolymer of C5-6 olefin and C8-10 naphta olefin monomers

What does it do?

C5-6 Olefin/c8-10 Naphtha Olefin 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

EU regulatory status

C5-6 Olefin/c8-10 Naphtha Olefin 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 C5-6 Olefin/c8-10 Naphtha Olefin Copolymer?

C5-6 Olefin/c8-10 Naphtha Olefin Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C5-6 Olefin/C8-10 Naphta Olefin Copolymer is a copolymer of C5-6 olefin and C8-10 naphta olefin monomers

Is C5-6 Olefin/c8-10 Naphtha Olefin Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C5-6 Olefin/c8-10 Naphtha Olefin Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C5-6 Olefin/c8-10 Naphtha Olefin Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

C5-6 Olefin/c8-10 Naphtha Olefin Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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