Is Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
INCI: BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer (CAS 68648-89-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling. Reported NOAEL =200 mg/kg-day in dog (CIR_vision_codex); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Polymer exemption applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer.
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Toxicological Studies
4 study endpoints found for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =200 mg/kg-day | - | dog | NOAEL study | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =200 mg/kg-day | - | dog | NOAEL study | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =200 mg/kg-day | - | dog | NOAEL study | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =200 mg/kg-day | - | dog | NOAEL study | CIR_vision_codex |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
4
Lowest NOAEL
200 mg/kg-day
Highest NOAEL
200 mg/kg-day
CIR_vision_codex
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
CEDI
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68648-89-5.
What is the NOAEL for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer is =200 mg/kg-day based on a NOAEL study study via oral route in dog. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: CIR_vision_codex.
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