Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is a crosslinked polymer that is made by polymerizing Acrylic Acid that has been partially converted to the sodium salt and crosslinked with Glycol Diglycidyl Ether and N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide
What does it do?
Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Polyacrylate 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 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-2?
Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is a crosslinked polymer that is made by polymerizing Acrylic Acid that has been partially converted to the sodium salt and crosslinked with Glycol Diglycidyl Ether and N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide
Is Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-2 do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
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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: 01/07/2024