Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding, film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine is the salt formed by polyacryloyldimethyltaurate and Polyoxymethylene Melamine
What does it do?
Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
EU regulatory status
Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine 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 Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine?
Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine is the salt formed by polyacryloyldimethyltaurate and Polyoxymethylene Melamine
Is Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine do in cosmetic products?
Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, film forming.
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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: 20/02/2014