A synthetic acrylic polymer used as a film former and antistatic agent.
What it is
Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer is a synthetic polymer of ammonium methacrylate with acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and/or their alkyl esters. CosIng lists it as an antistatic and film-forming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair styling products, mascaras, eyeliners and nail products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the monomer ratio or the molecular weight of the polymer.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (18)
- Serum Miracle Pure · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Illuminating Serum · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Siero Viso Illuminante Alla Vitamina C · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Vitamin C Skin-Illuminating Serum · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Lash & Brow Serum · Max Factor
- Unisex Healthy Glow – Hydrating Tinted Moisturiser · Charlotte Tilbury
- Instant Skin Perfector · ArtDeco
- Crème Teintée Perfectrice SPF30 · Payot
- CC Crème Liftante SPF 30 · Payot
- CC Crème Anti-rougeurs SPF50 · Payot
- Primer CC Serum Drops SPF 30 · trend !t up
- BB Cream Magic Face Perfection, SPF 30 · trend !t up