Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/neopentyl Glycol Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, plasticiser, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/Neopentyl Glycol Copolymer is the copolymer formed by the reaction of Neopentyl Glycol with the mixture of acids produced by the oxidation of tall oil.
What does it do?
Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/neopentyl Glycol 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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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/neopentyl Glycol 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 Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/neopentyl Glycol Copolymer?
Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/neopentyl Glycol Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/Neopentyl Glycol Copolymer is the copolymer formed by the reaction of Neopentyl Glycol with the mixture of acids produced by the oxidation of tall oil.
Is Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/neopentyl Glycol Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/neopentyl Glycol Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/neopentyl Glycol Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/neopentyl Glycol Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, plasticiser, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 07/02/2018