Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of PEG/PPG-23/6 Dimethicone citraconate, C10-30 alkyl PEG-25 methacrylate, and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane PEG-15 triacrylate
What does it do?
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer 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
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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
Polyacrylate-2 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-2 Crosspolymer?
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of PEG/PPG-23/6 Dimethicone citraconate, C10-30 alkyl PEG-25 methacrylate, and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane PEG-15 triacrylate
Is Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair fixing.
What is the CAS number of Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyacrylate-2 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