INCI name

ACRYLATES/C12-22 ALKYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Acrylates/C12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer

Film formingreviewed

A synthetic film-forming polymer.

What it is

Acrylates/C12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer is a synthetic copolymer of C12-22 alkyl methacrylate with acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters. CosIng lists its function as film forming.

Where it is used

Found in sunscreens, foundations, mascaras and long-wear makeup.

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.

Functions

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.

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