Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual styrene monomer is classified Carc. 2, Repr. 2 under CLP — must be controlled to the lowest technically achievable level; nano-form use requires separate SCCS evaluation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Residual styrene monomer is classified Carc. 2, Repr. 2 under CLP — must be controlled to the lowest technically achievable level; nano-form use requires separate SCCS evaluation The EU classifies Butyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Butyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Butyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Butyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer functions as: Film forming, opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned in CosIng (polymer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer?
adequate 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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