Polyacrylate-11
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Copolymer of sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate, sodium acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl acrylate, acrylamide monomers
What does it do?
Polyacrylate-11 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Polyacrylate-11 is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 66). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Polyacrylate-11?
Polyacrylate-11 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Copolymer of sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate, sodium acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl acrylate, acrylamide monomers
Is Polyacrylate-11 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Polyacrylate-11 is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyacrylate-11 do in cosmetic products?
Polyacrylate-11 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, opacifying.
What is the CAS number of Polyacrylate-11?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyacrylate-11 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