Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer

Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 18 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameACRYLIC ACID/VP CROSSPOLYMER
FunctionSURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number527685-31-0
Prevalence18 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Styling Creams & Sprays 22.2%Grooming 16.7%Sunscreens 16.7%Eye Moisturizers 11.1%Gel, Pomade & Wax 11.1%Eyebrows 5.6%

Frequently asked

What does Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer functions as a surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer 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/Vp Crosspolymer?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially styling creams & sprays (22.2% of its uses).

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