Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG/PPG-5/2 Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is copolymer of methacrylic acid and polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol methacrylate containing an average of 5 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide, crosslinked with glycol dimethacrylate
What does it do?
Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer 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
EU regulatory status
Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid 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 Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer?
Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG/PPG-5/2 Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is copolymer of methacrylic acid and polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol methacrylate containing an average of 5 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide, crosslinked with glycol dimethacrylate
Is Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.
What is the CAS number of Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg/ppg-5/2 Methacrylate/methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer is -.
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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: 17/02/2011