Sodium Methacrylate/peg/ppg-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as dispersing non-surfactant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Methacrylate/PEG/PPG-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of the sodium salt of Methacrylic Acid and the alkoxylated derivative of Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate which has been reacted with a mixture of approximately 45 mols of ethylene oxide and 15 mols of propylene oxide.
What does it do?
Sodium Methacrylate/peg/ppg-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Dispersing non-surfactant
evenly distributes solid particles (e.g. pigments) in a liquid without acting as a surfactant
EU regulatory status
Sodium Methacrylate/peg/ppg-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate 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 Methacrylate/peg/ppg-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Copolymer?
Sodium Methacrylate/peg/ppg-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Methacrylate/PEG/PPG-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of the sodium salt of Methacrylic Acid and the alkoxylated derivative of Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate which has been reacted with a mixture of approximately 45 mols of ethylene oxide and 15 mols of propylene oxide.
Is Sodium Methacrylate/peg/ppg-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Methacrylate/peg/ppg-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Methacrylate/peg/ppg-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Methacrylate/peg/ppg-45/15 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: dispersing non-surfactant.
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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: 23/05/2023