Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer is a polymer of ethylene, propylene and styrene monomers that has been terminated by hydrogenation
What does it do?
Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer?
Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer is a polymer of ethylene, propylene and styrene monomers that has been terminated by hydrogenation
Is Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
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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: 19/10/2020