Is Phenol/Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Phenol/Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenol/Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer
INCI: PHENOL/STYRENE/METHYLSTYRENE COPOLYMER
Phenol/Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer (CAS Not uniquely assigned (polymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, hair fixative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, hair fixative
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics under general provisions; no specific FDA restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenol/Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenol/Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Phenol/Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenol/Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Phenol/Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (polymer).
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