Allowed in EU

Polyacrylate-4

A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Polymer of acrylic monomers

What does it do?

Polyacrylate-4 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Opacifying

    makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent

EU regulatory status

Polyacrylate-4 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-4?

Polyacrylate-4 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polymer of acrylic monomers

Is Polyacrylate-4 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Polyacrylate-4 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Polyacrylate-4 do in cosmetic products?

Polyacrylate-4 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying.

What is the CAS number of Polyacrylate-4?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyacrylate-4 is 228863-31-8.

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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