Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer

INCI: AMMONIUM STYRENE/ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/LAURYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (proprietary copolymer)
Function
Film forming agent; styrene/acrylate copolymer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR has reviewed styrene/acrylates copolymer families as safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer content (styrene, ethylhexyl acrylate, lauryl acrylate) must be controlled; styrene is classified as CMR (IARC Group 2A); compliance requires monomer levels well below toxicological thresholds

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer content (styrene, ethylhexyl acrylate, lauryl acrylate) must be controlled; styrene is classified as CMR (IARC Group 2A); compliance requires monomer levels well below toxicological thresholds The EU classifies Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer functions as: Film forming agent; styrene/acrylate copolymer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (proprietary copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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