DEA-Styrene/Acrylates/DVB Copolymer

INCI: DEA-STYRENE/ACRYLATES/DVB COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not independently assigned (polymeric ingredient)
Function
Film forming; viscosity controlling; opacifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - styrene/acrylates copolymers are widely used in US cosmetics; DEA form not specifically restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

DEA/nitrosamine risk; potential residual styrene monomer (classified IARC Group 2A, probably carcinogenic); DVB (divinylbenzene) crosslinker residuals. Crosslinked copolymer providing film-forming and suspension capabilities; DVB crosslinking enhances structural integrity and water resistance of the polymer film

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEA-Styrene/Acrylates/DVB Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

DEA/nitrosamine risk; potential residual styrene monomer (classified IARC Group 2A, probably carcinogenic); DVB (divinylbenzene) crosslinker residuals. Crosslinked copolymer providing film-forming and suspension capabilities; DVB crosslinking enhances structural integrity and water resistance of the polymer film The EU classifies DEA-Styrene/Acrylates/DVB Copolymer as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is DEA-Styrene/Acrylates/DVB Copolymer allowed in the EU?

DEA-Styrene/Acrylates/DVB Copolymer EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does DEA-Styrene/Acrylates/DVB Copolymer do in cosmetics?

DEA-Styrene/Acrylates/DVB Copolymer functions as: Film forming; viscosity controlling; opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not independently assigned (polymeric ingredient).

What is the Margin of Safety for DEA-Styrene/Acrylates/DVB 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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