Potassium Acrylates Copolymer

Potassium Acrylates Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, film forming agent. It is used in 21 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOTASSIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
FunctionBINDING, FILM FORMING
CAS number-
Prevalence21 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 90.5%Body Washes 4.8%Exfoliators 4.8%

Frequently asked

What does Potassium Acrylates Copolymer do in skincare?
Potassium Acrylates Copolymer functions as a binding, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Potassium Acrylates 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 Potassium Acrylates Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (90.5% of its uses).

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