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Ethylene/ethylidene Norbornene/propylene Copolymer

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

What is it?

Ethylene/Ethylidene Norbornene/Propylene Copolymer is a copolymer of ethylene, ethylidene norbornene and propylene monomers.

What does it do?

Ethylene/ethylidene Norbornene/propylene 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

Ethylene/ethylidene Norbornene/propylene 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 Ethylene/ethylidene Norbornene/propylene Copolymer?

Ethylene/ethylidene Norbornene/propylene Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethylene/Ethylidene Norbornene/Propylene Copolymer is a copolymer of ethylene, ethylidene norbornene and propylene monomers.

Is Ethylene/ethylidene Norbornene/propylene Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ethylene/ethylidene Norbornene/propylene Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethylene/ethylidene Norbornene/propylene Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Ethylene/ethylidene Norbornene/propylene 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: 10/10/2012