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Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates Copolymer

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

What is it?

1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, polymer with 1-ethenylhexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-2-propenamide, 2-propenoic acid and methyl 2-propenoate

What does it do?

Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair fixing

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

EU regulatory status

Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates 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 Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates Copolymer?

Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, polymer with 1-ethenylhexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-2-propenamide, 2-propenoic acid and methyl 2-propenoate

Is Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing.

What is the CAS number of Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates Copolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Vp/vinyl Caprolactam/dmapa Acrylates Copolymer is 243643-82-5.

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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