Styrene/Vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer

INCI: STYRENE/VINYL BENZYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (no CAS found in databases)
Function
Antistatic (cationic conditioning polymer for hair care)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; falls under CIR styrene copolymer assessment umbrella

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Cationic quaternary ammonium moiety raises irritation potential; limited published toxicological data specific to this copolymer; residual styrene monomer concern

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Styrene/Vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Cationic quaternary ammonium moiety raises irritation potential; limited published toxicological data specific to this copolymer; residual styrene monomer concern The EU classifies Styrene/Vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Styrene/Vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Styrene/Vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Styrene/Vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Styrene/Vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer functions as: Antistatic (cationic conditioning polymer for hair care). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (no CAS found in databases).

What is the Margin of Safety for Styrene/Vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride 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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