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Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair fixing, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenylhexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one and 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone

What does it do?

Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

  • Hair fixing

    holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer 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 Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer?

Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenylhexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one and 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone

Is Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair fixing, skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Vinyl Caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is 102972-64-5.

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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