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Melamine/resorcinol/acryloyldimethyltaurate/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

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

What is it?

Melamine/Resorcinol/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of melamine, Resorcinol, acryloyldimethyltaurate, and PEG-6 methacrylate crosslinked with 1,5-pentanedial.

What does it do?

Melamine/resorcinol/acryloyldimethyltaurate/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer 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

EU regulatory status

Melamine/resorcinol/acryloyldimethyltaurate/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer 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 Melamine/resorcinol/acryloyldimethyltaurate/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer?

Melamine/resorcinol/acryloyldimethyltaurate/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Melamine/Resorcinol/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of melamine, Resorcinol, acryloyldimethyltaurate, and PEG-6 methacrylate crosslinked with 1,5-pentanedial.

Is Melamine/resorcinol/acryloyldimethyltaurate/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Melamine/resorcinol/acryloyldimethyltaurate/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Melamine/resorcinol/acryloyldimethyltaurate/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Melamine/resorcinol/acryloyldimethyltaurate/peg-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.

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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: 27/10/2014