INCI name

OCTYLACRYLAMIDE/ACRYLATES/BUTYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Octylacrylamide/acrylates/butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer

A synthetic film-forming polymer used in hair styling.

What it is

Octylacrylamide/acrylates/butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer is a synthetic acrylic polymer built from octylacrylamide, acrylic or methacrylic monomers and butylaminoethyl methacrylate. CosIng lists it as antistatic, film forming and hair fixing.

Where it is used

Found mainly in hair sprays and other 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.

Functions

Antistatic
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
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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