Banned in EU

Dea-Styrene/acrylates/dvb Copolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

DEA-Styrene/Acrylates/DVB Copolymer is the diethanolamine salt of a polymer of styrene, divinylbenzene and two or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters

What does it do?

Dea-Styrene/acrylates/dvb Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Opacifying

    makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Dea-Styrene/acrylates/dvb Copolymer is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 411), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dea-Styrene/acrylates/dvb Copolymer?

Dea-Styrene/acrylates/dvb Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. DEA-Styrene/Acrylates/DVB Copolymer is the diethanolamine salt of a polymer of styrene, divinylbenzene and two or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters

Is Dea-Styrene/acrylates/dvb Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Dea-Styrene/acrylates/dvb Copolymer is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Dea-Styrene/acrylates/dvb Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Dea-Styrene/acrylates/dvb Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010