Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates Copolymer is a copolymer of isobutylmethacrylate and bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone acrylate monomers
What does it do?
Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates Copolymer 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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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates 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 Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates Copolymer?
Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates Copolymer is a copolymer of isobutylmethacrylate and bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone acrylate monomers
Is Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxypropyl Dimethiconylpropyl Acrylates Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling.
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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