Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Methylpropene polymer with 1-ethyl-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione and 1-hydroxyethyl-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione monomers
What does it do?
Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide 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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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide 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 Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer?
Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Methylpropene polymer with 1-ethyl-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione and 1-hydroxyethyl-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione monomers
Is Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair fixing.
What is the CAS number of Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer is 283148-39-0.
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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