Amp-Acrylates …
INCI: AMP-ACRYLATES/C1-18 ALKYL ACRYLATE/C1-8 ALKYL ACRYLAMIDE/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
What Is Amp-Acrylates …?
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.
Its declared cosmetic function is hair waving or straightening.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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Aminomethyl Propanol
Used to adjust and control the pH of a formulation
Decyloxazolidinone
Functions as a preservative
Disodium Phosphate
“Behind-the-scenes” ingredient commonly used as a buffering agent/pH adjuster
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Versatile polymer widely used in skin care and makeup
Hypochlorous Acid
Naturally occurring oxidizing ingredient
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