Tea-Carbomer
A cosmetic ingredient used as gel forming, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether, 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol salts
What does it do?
Tea-Carbomer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Gel forming
thickens a liquid formulation into a gel-like consistency
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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.
Tea-Carbomer is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tea-Carbomer?
Tea-Carbomer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether, 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol salts
Is Tea-Carbomer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Tea-Carbomer is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tea-Carbomer do in cosmetic products?
Tea-Carbomer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: gel 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