Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Critical concern: 1,3-butadiene monomer is an IARC Group 1 human carcinogen. Styrene monomer is IARC Group 2A . Residual monomer levels must be verified as <5 ppm. One of only 3 copolymers in this class containing butadiene monomer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Critical concern: 1,3-butadiene monomer is an IARC Group 1 human carcinogen. Styrene monomer is IARC Group 2A . Residual monomer levels must be verified as <5 ppm. One of only 3 copolymers in this class containing butadiene monomer The EU classifies Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer functions as: Opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-55-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Styrene/Butadiene 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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