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 name | ACRYLIC ACID/VP CROSSPOLYMER |
| Function | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 527685-31-0 |
| Prevalence | 18 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (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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