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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer

Used in cosmetic products as hair fixing and moisturising. Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is a copolymer of acrylamide and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.

Allowed with restrictions

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III/66.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer used for in cosmetics?

Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is used in cosmetic products as hair fixing and moisturising. Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is a copolymer of acrylamide and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.

Is Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex III/66 (allowed with restrictions). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.