Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 81 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ETHYLENE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER |
| Function | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING |
| CAS number | 9010-77-9 |
| Prevalence | 81 products (0.09% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Eyeshadows 19.8%Foundations 13.6%Serums 9.9%Eye Moisturizers 8.6%General Moisturizers 8.6%Mascaras 8.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer do in skincare?
- Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer functions as a binding, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ethylene/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 Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyeshadows (19.8% of its uses).
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