INCI name

AMP-ACRYLATES/ALLYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

AMP-acrylates/allyl methacrylate copolymer

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

EU · Annex III, entry 61Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Maximum concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

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