Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
INCI: SODIUM LANETH-40 MALEATE/STYRENE SULFONATE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Data gap: Very limited published safety data; high MW polymer reduces systemic concern but no CIR assessment exists; ethoxylated component requires 1,4-dioxane testing; styrene monomer residual should be controlled (<50 ppm typical industry standard); lanolin-derived—potential lanolin allergen concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Data gap: Very limited published safety data; high MW polymer reduces systemic concern but no CIR assessment exists; ethoxylated component requires 1,4-dioxane testing; styrene monomer residual should be controlled (<50 ppm typical industry standard); lanolin-derived—potential lanolin allergen concern The EU classifies Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixative, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published; specialty polymer.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate 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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