Polyacrylate-31
Used in cosmetic products as hair fixing. Polyacrylate-31 is a copolymer of C1-18 alkyl acrylate, C1-8 alkyl acrylate, methoxymethyl acrylamide and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters neutralized with aminomethylpropanol (AMP).
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III/66.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Polyacrylate-31 used for in cosmetics?
Polyacrylate-31 is used in cosmetic products as hair fixing. Polyacrylate-31 is a copolymer of C1-18 alkyl acrylate, C1-8 alkyl acrylate, methoxymethyl acrylamide and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters neutralized with aminomethylpropanol (AMP).
Is Polyacrylate-31 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Polyacrylate-31 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.