Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with N,N'-methylenebis[2-propenamide] and potassium 2-propenoate (1:1)
What does it do?
Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Absorbent
takes up water-based or oil-based substances
EU regulatory status
Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer 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 Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer?
Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with N,N'-methylenebis[2-propenamide] and potassium 2-propenoate (1:1)
Is Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Acrylate Crosspolymer is 86416-97-9.
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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: 20/06/2016