Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Highest reported use in leave-on products at 0.07% . DVB (divinylbenzene) residual monomer should be monitored. Limited standalone tox data
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Styrene/DVB Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Highest reported use in leave-on products at 0.07% . DVB (divinylbenzene) residual monomer should be monitored. Limited standalone tox data The EU classifies Styrene/DVB Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Styrene/DVB Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Styrene/DVB Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Styrene/DVB Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Styrene/DVB Crosspolymer functions as: Film forming, opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-70-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Styrene/DVB Crosspolymer?
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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