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 nameETHYLENE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER
FunctionBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING
CAS number9010-77-9
Prevalence81 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (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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