Allowed in EU

Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer

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

What is it?

Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of one or more simple esters of acrylic or methacrylic acid, C1-4 dialkylamino C1-6 alkyl methacrylate, PEG/PPG-30/5 allyl ether, PEG 20-25 C10-30 alkyl ether methacrylate, hydroxy C2-6 alkyl methacrylate crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

What does it do?

Polyacrylate-1 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

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Hair fixing

    holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand

  • Viscosity controlling

    adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

EU regulatory status

Polyacrylate-1 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 Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer?

Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of one or more simple esters of acrylic or methacrylic acid, C1-4 dialkylamino C1-6 alkyl methacrylate, PEG/PPG-30/5 allyl ether, PEG 20-25 C10-30 alkyl ether methacrylate, hydroxy C2-6 alkyl methacrylate crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

Is Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing, viscosity controlling.

What is the CAS number of Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyacrylate-1 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: 15/10/2010