Allowed in EU

Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

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

What is it?

Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Crotonic Acid, vinyl C8-12 isoalkyl esters and Vinyl Acetate crosslinked with Bis-Vinyldimethicone

What does it do?

Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer 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

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Hair fixing

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

EU regulatory status

Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone 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 Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer?

Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Crotonic Acid, vinyl C8-12 isoalkyl esters and Vinyl Acetate crosslinked with Bis-Vinyldimethicone

Is Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing.

What is the CAS number of Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Crotonic Acid/vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/va/bis-Vinyldimethicone 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