Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

INCI: HYDROGENATED ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
68953-84-4 (commonly cited; confirm against CosIng)
Function
Viscosity controlling, film forming, stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not specifically restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Residual styrene monomer must be below limits; EFSA food-contact limit of 10 ppb is a useful benchmark. Generally well-tolerated despite high sensitization potential.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual styrene monomer must be below limits; EFSA food-contact limit of 10 ppb is a useful benchmark. Generally well-tolerated despite high sensitization potential. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer functions as: Viscosity controlling, film forming, stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68953-84-4 (commonly cited; confirm against CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/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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