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Peg/ppg-30/10 Maleimide/styrene Copolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as not reported in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

PEG/PPG-30/10 Maleimide/Styrene Copolymer is the copolymer formed by the reaction of styrene and maleic anhydride to form a copolymer which is further reacted with an amine-terminated random copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. The amine reacts with the maleic anhydride groups to produce maleimide groups and form a copolymer with PEG/PPG copolymer side chains.

What does it do?

Peg/ppg-30/10 Maleimide/styrene Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Not reported

    function not declared in the EU CosIng database — the substance is approved for cosmetic use, but no specific role has been categorised

EU regulatory status

Peg/ppg-30/10 Maleimide/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 Peg/ppg-30/10 Maleimide/styrene Copolymer?

Peg/ppg-30/10 Maleimide/styrene Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG/PPG-30/10 Maleimide/Styrene Copolymer is the copolymer formed by the reaction of styrene and maleic anhydride to form a copolymer which is further reacted with an amine-terminated random copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. The amine reacts with the maleic anhydride groups to produce maleimide groups and form a copolymer with PEG/PPG copolymer side chains.

Is Peg/ppg-30/10 Maleimide/styrene Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Peg/ppg-30/10 Maleimide/styrene Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Peg/ppg-30/10 Maleimide/styrene Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Peg/ppg-30/10 Maleimide/styrene Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: not reported.

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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: 17/02/2014