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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:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

  • 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