AMP-ACRYLATES POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-9
AMP-ACRYLATES POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-9 is permitted in cosmetics in the EU with restrictions — Annex III, entry 66 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the conditions of use, permitted concentration and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
AMP-Acrylates Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-9 is a polymer of hydroxyethylacrylate, methoxyethylacrylate, and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters neutralized with aminomethylpropanol.
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: III/66
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is AMP-ACRYLATES POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-9 safe in cosmetics?
AMP-ACRYLATES POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-9 is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is AMP-ACRYLATES POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-9 listed?
AMP-ACRYLATES POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-9 is listed under reference III/66 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does AMP-ACRYLATES POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-9 perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, AMP-ACRYLATES POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-9 performs the following functions in cosmetics: FILM FORMING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning AMP-ACRYLATES POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-9?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking AMP-ACRYLATES POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-9 to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.