AMP-Acrylates/C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate/C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
AKA “AMP-Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Amp-acrylates/c1-18 alkyl acrylate/c1-8 alkyl acrylamide/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer
AKA: AMP-Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Synthetic
Clean
AMP-Acrylates/C1-18 Alkyl Acrylate/C1-8 Alkyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer is a polymer of C1-18 alkyl acrylate or C1-18 alkyl methacrylate, C1-8 alkyl acrylamide, hydroxyethylacrylate, and the aminomethylpropanol salt of a monomer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters Science: Functions: Hair Waving Or Straightening Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used EU Restriction: III/61
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Waving Or Straightening
Viscosity Controlling
Changes hair texture
Traditional Use
Advanced synthetic polymer developed for cosmetic use offering enhanced styling, holding, and conditioning properties in hair and skin care products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR