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Sodium Acrylates/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer

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

What is it?

Sodium Acrylates/Methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer is the sodium salt of a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one or more of its simple esters and methacryloylethyl phosphate.

What does it do?

Sodium Acrylates/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antiplaque

    reduces dental plaque, used in toothpastes and mouthwashes

EU regulatory status

Sodium Acrylates/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer 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/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer?

Sodium Acrylates/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Acrylates/Methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer is the sodium salt of a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one or more of its simple esters and methacryloylethyl phosphate.

Is Sodium Acrylates/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Acrylates/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Acrylates/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Acrylates/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiplaque.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Acrylates/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Acrylates/methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer is 1427037-93-1.

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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: 20/11/2014