A synthetic acrylic copolymer used as a film former, binder and thickener.
What it is
Ammonium acrylates copolymer is the ammonium salt of a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one or more of their simple esters. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, binding, film-forming and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in mascaras, eyeliners, hair styling products, nail products and other film-forming 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 reveal the ratio of monomers or the molecular weight of the polymer.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (62)
- Revolution Felt & Kohl Eyeliner · Revolution
- Revolution Liner Pow Liquid Eyeliner · Revolution
- Revolution Awesome Double Flick Eyeliner · Revolution
- Revolution Awesome Eyeliner Felt and Kohl · Revolution
- Tattoo Liner Ink Pen · Maybelline
- Hyper Easy · Maybelline
- False Lash Effect XXL · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect řasenka · Max Factor
- Clump Defy · Max Factor
- 2000 Calorie Curl Addict řasenka · Max Factor
- Max Factor Facefinity Setting Spray · Max Factor
- Tusz do rzęs False Lash Effect XXL · Max Factor