Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/HEMA/Styrene Copolymer is a copolymer of styrene, 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA), and ethalkonium chloride acrylate monomers.
What does it do?
Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene 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 Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene Copolymer?
Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/HEMA/Styrene Copolymer is a copolymer of styrene, 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA), and ethalkonium chloride acrylate monomers.
Is Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying.
What is the CAS number of Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene Copolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate/hema/styrene Copolymer is 46830-22-2.
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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: 19/10/2012