An acrylic film-forming polymer neutralised with aminomethyl propanol, used in hair styling and regulated in Annex III.
What it is
AMP-acrylates/allyl methacrylate copolymer is the aminomethyl propanol salt of a copolymer of allyl methacrylate with one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters. CosIng lists it as a film-forming and hair-fixing ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions), which sets a condition on the content of secondary amines.
Where it is used
Found in hair sprays, styling gels and other hair styling 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.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable conditions. The INCI name does not show the proportions of the monomers.
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
- Maximum concentration
- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (34)
- Revolution Superfix Grip Super Glow Primer Gold · Revolution
- Revolution Sport Fix Fixing Spray · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Peach Mattifying Fixing Spray with Niacinamide · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Glow Fixing Spray · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Very Cherry Gripping Primer · Revolution
- Relove Power Fix Mist · Revolution
- Revolution Hydrate Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Mini Superfix All Night Long Waterproof Fixing Mist 75ml · Revolution
- Revolution Fairy Glow Spray · Revolution
- Limited-edition Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray: Makeup Gift For Eid · Charlotte Tilbury
- The Bridal Beauty Touch Up Box: Wedding Day Makeup Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Duo: Buy Full-size, Get Travel-size Free · Charlotte Tilbury

