Peg-135/va/vinyl Caprolactam Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG-135/VA/Vinyl Caprolactam Copolymer is a copolymer of N-Vinyl Caprolactam and Vinyl Acetate that has been grafted to PEG-135.
What does it do?
Peg-135/va/vinyl Caprolactam Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Peg-135/va/vinyl Caprolactam 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 Peg-135/va/vinyl Caprolactam Copolymer?
Peg-135/va/vinyl Caprolactam Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-135/VA/Vinyl Caprolactam Copolymer is a copolymer of N-Vinyl Caprolactam and Vinyl Acetate that has been grafted to PEG-135.
Is Peg-135/va/vinyl Caprolactam Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-135/va/vinyl Caprolactam Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-135/va/vinyl Caprolactam Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Peg-135/va/vinyl Caprolactam Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 20/02/2018