Polyacrylate-13
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
What does it do?
Polyacrylate-13 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
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Polyacrylate-13 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-13?
Polyacrylate-13 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
Is Polyacrylate-13 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Polyacrylate-13 is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyacrylate-13 do in cosmetic products?
Polyacrylate-13 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.
What is the CAS number of Polyacrylate-13?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyacrylate-13 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