Is Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymer
Also known as: 2-Propenenitrile, polymer with 1,3-butadiene and ethenylbenzene, Acrylonitrile 1,3-butadiene styrene polymer, ABS, BUTADIENE-STYRENE-ACRYLONITRILE COPOLYMER
INCI: ACRYLONITRILE/BUTADIENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER
Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymer (CAS 9003-56-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Film forming
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction; not reviewed by CIR as a standalone ingredient. FDA does not pre-approve cosmetic ingredients under MoCRA but monitors safety
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Filler
Flame retardant
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
2-Propenenitrile, polymer with 1,3-butadiene and ethenylbenzene
Acrylonitrile 1,3-butadiene styrene polymer
ABS
BUTADIENE-STYRENE-ACRYLONITRILE COPOLYMER
Chemical Function
Binder
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; Toys and children's products
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymer EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Copolymer functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-56-9.
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