C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair fixing, hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is a copolymer of C8-22 alkyl acrylate and methacrylic acid crosslinked with hexanediol diacrylate
What does it do?
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer 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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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
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Hair waving or straightening
permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds
EU regulatory status
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid 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 C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer?
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is a copolymer of C8-22 alkyl acrylate and methacrylic acid crosslinked with hexanediol diacrylate
Is C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair fixing, hair waving or straightening.
What is the CAS number of C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer 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