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