Starch/acrylates/acrylamide Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding, film forming, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is a polymer of starch, acrylamide and a monomer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
What does it do?
Starch/acrylates/acrylamide Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
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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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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Starch/acrylates/acrylamide Copolymer is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 66). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Starch/acrylates/acrylamide Copolymer?
Starch/acrylates/acrylamide Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is a polymer of starch, acrylamide and a monomer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Is Starch/acrylates/acrylamide Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Starch/acrylates/acrylamide Copolymer is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Starch/acrylates/acrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Starch/acrylates/acrylamide Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, film forming, 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: 15/10/2010