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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:

  • 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