Cetearyl Methacrylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as nail conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cetearyl Methacrylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula, where R represents a mixture of cetyl and stearyl chains:
What does it do?
Cetearyl Methacrylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Nail conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, or condition of fingernails and toenails
EU regulatory status
Cetearyl Methacrylate 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 Cetearyl Methacrylate?
Cetearyl Methacrylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetearyl Methacrylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula, where R represents a mixture of cetyl and stearyl chains:
Is Cetearyl Methacrylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetearyl Methacrylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetearyl Methacrylate do in cosmetic products?
Cetearyl Methacrylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: nail conditioning.
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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: 15/04/2019