Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, film forming, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4 is a copolymer of sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethyl acrylamide, sodium acrylate, acrylic acid and hydroxyethylacrylate crosslinked with methylene bis-propenamide
What does it do?
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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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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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4 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 Crosspolymer-4?
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4 is a copolymer of sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethyl acrylamide, sodium acrylate, acrylic acid and hydroxyethylacrylate crosslinked with methylene bis-propenamide
Is Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4 is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4 do in cosmetic products?
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, film forming, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-4 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: 09/11/2012