Polymethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Homopolymer of methacryloyl ethyl betaine
What does it do?
Polymethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
Polymethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine 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 Polymethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine?
Polymethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Homopolymer of methacryloyl ethyl betaine
Is Polymethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polymethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polymethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine do in cosmetic products?
Polymethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, hair fixing.
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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