C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, light stabilizer agent. It is used in 79 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC12-22 ALKYL ACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER
FunctionBINDING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number-
Prevalence79 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 93.7%Day Moisturizers 2.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 1.3%Eye Moisturizers 1.3%General Moisturizers 1.3%

Frequently asked

What does C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer do in skincare?
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer functions as a binding, light stabilizer agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate 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 C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (93.7% of its uses).

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