Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer
INCI: SODIUM ACRYLATE/METHYLSTYRENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Critical: Nano form prohibited in EU since Feb 1, 2025; residual styrene monomer is a suspected carcinogen — must be tightly controlled; verify particle size documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Critical: Nano form prohibited in EU since Feb 1, 2025; residual styrene monomer is a suspected carcinogen — must be tightly controlled; verify particle size documentation The EU classifies Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer functions as: Film forming, opacifying agent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not formally assigned (polymer); related Styrene/Acrylates CAS: 9010-92-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/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.
Compliance Tools
Check Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Sodium Acrylate/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer in your formulation.