Acrylic Acid/C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer

Acrylic Acid/C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, light stabilizer agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameACRYLIC ACID/C12-22 ALKYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
FunctionBINDING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number-
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Exfoliators 25%Leave-in Treatments 25%Makeup Removers 25%Sunscreens 25%

Frequently asked

What does Acrylic Acid/C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer do in skincare?
Acrylic Acid/C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer functions as a binding, light stabilizer agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Acrylic Acid/C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate 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 Acrylic Acid/C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially exfoliators (25% of its uses).

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