Is Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Also known as: Methacrylic acid, polymer with styrene, Methacrylic acid, polymers with styrene, Benzene, ethenyl-, polymer with 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid, Styrene, polymer with methacrylic acid, 1GP998 (+15 more)
INCI: STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer (CAS 9010-92-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former, opacifying agent, viscosity increasing, SPF booster. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max Non-nano form permitted; nano form prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Film former, opacifying agent, viscosity increasing, SPF booster
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
Non-nano form permitted; nano form prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2014 safe in present practices (35-ingredient styrene/vinyl copolymer class)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1725
(EU) 2024/858
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Chelating agent
Dispersing agent
Film former
Opacifer
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
NEW_REGULATION
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Methacrylic acid, polymer with styrene
Methacrylic acid, polymers with styrene
Benzene, ethenyl-, polymer with 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid
Styrene, polymer with methacrylic acid
1GP998
A&M Polystyrene G 9001
AX-T 100
Almatex PP
Almatex PP 1
Coponyl 9187H
Denka Styrol TF 2-311
Dicsheet HR
Ercusol I 60
Histar M 3010
K Coat SA 930
Methacrylic acid-styrene copolymer
Methacrylic acid-styrene polymer
Methyl acrylic acid-styrene copolymer
PSJ-Polystyrene G 9001
PSJ-Polystyrene GPPS G 9001
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Opacifer
Dispersing agent
Film former
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Europe; Personal care - nails - nail polish
children; Europe; Personal care
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry detergent; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Non-nano form permitted; nano form prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer functions as: Film former, opacifying agent, viscosity increasing, SPF booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9010-92-8.
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