Polyacrylate-22
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-22 is a complex polymer that is prepared by first reacting isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI with a copolymer made from Adipic Acid and Neopentyl Glycol. The isocyanate groups on the resulting polymer are then reacted with hydroxyethyl methacrylate followed by quenching with ethanol to eliminate residual urethane groups. Finally, the polymer above is copolymerized with acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and methyl methacrylate, then partially neutralized with aminomethyl propanol (AMP)
What does it do?
Polyacrylate-22 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-22 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-22?
Polyacrylate-22 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyacrylate-22 is a complex polymer that is prepared by first reacting isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI with a copolymer made from Adipic Acid and Neopentyl Glycol. The isocyanate groups on the resulting polymer are then reacted with hydroxyethyl methacrylate followed by quenching with ethanol to eliminate residual urethane groups. Finally, the polymer above is copolymerized with acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and methyl methacrylate, then partially neutralized with aminomethyl propanol (AMP)
Is Polyacrylate-22 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyacrylate-22 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyacrylate-22 do in cosmetic products?
Polyacrylate-22 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair fixing.
What is the CAS number of Polyacrylate-22?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyacrylate-22 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