Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, bulking agent. It is used in 285 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER |
| Function | ABRASIVE, BULKING, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 9010-79-1 |
| Prevalence | 285 products (0.31% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Lip Moisturizers 24.6%Eyeliners 14.4%Lipsticks 13.3%Blushes 5.3%Eyebrows 4.6%Lip Masks 4.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer do in skincare?
- Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer functions as an abrasive, bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ethylene/Propylene 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/Propylene Copolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lip moisturizers (24.6% of its uses).
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