INCI name

ACRYLATES/OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer

A synthetic acrylic film former.

What it is

Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer is a synthetic polymer of acrylic or methacrylic monomers and octylacrylamide. CosIng lists it as film forming and hair fixing.

Where it is used

Used in hair sprays, styling products, sun care products and mascaras.

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.
Hair fixing
Permitting physical control of hair style.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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