Tromethamine Polyacrylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking, opacifying, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tromethamine Polyacrylate is the salt of Tromethamine and Polyacrylic Acid.
What does it do?
Tromethamine Polyacrylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Tromethamine Polyacrylate 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 Tromethamine Polyacrylate?
Tromethamine Polyacrylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tromethamine Polyacrylate is the salt of Tromethamine and Polyacrylic Acid.
Is Tromethamine Polyacrylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tromethamine Polyacrylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tromethamine Polyacrylate do in cosmetic products?
Tromethamine Polyacrylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking, opacifying, skin conditioning.
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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: 19/05/2020