Ethyltosylamide Epoxy Resin-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, plasticiser in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N-Ethyltosylamide/Epoxy Resin is a copolymer of 4,4'-isopropylidenedicyclohexanol and epichlorohydrin condensed with Ethyl Tosylamide.
What does it do?
Ethyltosylamide Epoxy Resin-2 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
EU regulatory status
Ethyltosylamide Epoxy Resin-2 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 Ethyltosylamide Epoxy Resin-2?
Ethyltosylamide Epoxy Resin-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-Ethyltosylamide/Epoxy Resin is a copolymer of 4,4'-isopropylidenedicyclohexanol and epichlorohydrin condensed with Ethyl Tosylamide.
Is Ethyltosylamide Epoxy Resin-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyltosylamide Epoxy Resin-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyltosylamide Epoxy Resin-2 do in cosmetic products?
Ethyltosylamide Epoxy Resin-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, plasticiser.
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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