Sodium Methacrylate/styrene Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, sodium salt, polymer with ethenylbenzene
What does it do?
Sodium Methacrylate/styrene 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
Sodium Methacrylate/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 Sodium Methacrylate/styrene Copolymer?
Sodium Methacrylate/styrene Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, sodium salt, polymer with ethenylbenzene
Is Sodium Methacrylate/styrene Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Methacrylate/styrene Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Methacrylate/styrene Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Methacrylate/styrene Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Methacrylate/styrene Copolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Methacrylate/styrene Copolymer is 33970-45-5.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010