Allowed in EU

Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2

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

What is it?

Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 is the sodium salt of a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one or more of its simple esters crosslinked with ethylene diglycidyl ether

What does it do?

Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Absorbent

    takes up water-based or oil-based substances

EU regulatory status

Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 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 Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2?

Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 is the sodium salt of a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one or more of its simple esters crosslinked with ethylene diglycidyl ether

Is Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 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: 15/10/2010