Acrolein/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Acrolein/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial agent. It is used in 18 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ACROLEIN/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL |
| CAS number | 28349-72-6 |
| Prevalence | 18 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Face Cleansers 22.2%Serums 16.7%Facial Treatments 11.1%Exfoliators 5.6%Eyeliners 5.6%Eyeshadows 5.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Acrolein/Acrylic Acid Copolymer do in skincare?
- Acrolein/Acrylic Acid Copolymer functions as an antimicrobial agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Acrolein/Acrylic Acid Copolymer allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Acrolein/Acrylic Acid Copolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (22.2% of its uses).
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