Allowed in EU

Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate Copolymer

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

What is it?

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with ethenyl acetate, 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and \a-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-\q-methoxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)

What does it do?

Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair fixing

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

EU regulatory status

Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate 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 Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate Copolymer?

Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with ethenyl acetate, 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and \a-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-\q-methoxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)

Is Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing.

What is the CAS number of Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate Copolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethylhexyl Acrylate/methoxy Peg-23 Methacrylate/vinyl Acetate Copolymer is 137455-77-7.

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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: 24/06/2016