An acrylic copolymer neutralised with aminomethyl propanol, used as a film former and regulated in Annex III.
What it is
AMP-acrylates copolymer is, according to CosIng, the aminomethyl propanol (AMP) salt of acrylates copolymer, a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters. CosIng lists it as a film-forming ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions) that applies to monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as 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 limits and conditions.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
- Maximum concentration
- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223