Allowed in EU

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate Copolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair fixing, hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer is the copolymer of sodium laneth-40 maleate and styrene sulfonate monomers

What does it do?

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

  • Hair fixing

    holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand

  • Hair waving or straightening

    permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds

EU regulatory status

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate 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 Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate Copolymer?

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer is the copolymer of sodium laneth-40 maleate and styrene sulfonate monomers

Is Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair fixing, hair waving or straightening.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate Copolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/styrene Sulfonate Copolymer is -.

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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