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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:

  • 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