Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1 is a complex crosslinked polymer that is made by first preparing a silicone copolymer by reacting a methacrylate-terminated polydimethylsiloxane polymer containing silicon hydride groups with PEG-18/PPG-17 allyl ether. The silicone copolymer is then dispersed in water that contains sodium hydroxide and reacted with Methacrylic Acid and methacryloyl PPG-6 phosphate.
What does it do?
Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1 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 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1?
Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1 is a complex crosslinked polymer that is made by first preparing a silicone copolymer by reacting a methacrylate-terminated polydimethylsiloxane polymer containing silicon hydride groups with PEG-18/PPG-17 allyl ether. The silicone copolymer is then dispersed in water that contains sodium hydroxide and reacted with Methacrylic Acid and methacryloyl PPG-6 phosphate.
Is Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1 do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 21/11/2014