Is Styrene/VP Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Styrene/VP Copolymer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Styrene/VP Copolymer
INCI: STYRENE/VP COPOLYMER
Styrene/VP Copolymer (CAS 25086-29-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, Opacifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, Opacifying
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Safe as used. CIR Expert Panel concluded all 35 styrene/vinyl-type styrene copolymers are safe in present practices of use and concentration.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Styrene/VP Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Film former
Opacifer
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Styrene/VP Copolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Chemical Function
Film former
Opacifer
Dye
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Styrene/VP Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Styrene/VP Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Styrene/VP Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Styrene/VP Copolymer functions as: Film forming, Opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25086-29-7.
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