Styrene
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethenyl-benzene; Vinylbenzene; Phenylethylene; Styrol; Styrolene; Cinnamene
What does it do?
Styrene is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Styrene is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1575), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Styrene?
Styrene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethenyl-benzene; Vinylbenzene; Phenylethylene; Styrol; Styrolene; Cinnamene
Is Styrene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Styrene is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Styrene do in cosmetic products?
Styrene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of Styrene?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Styrene is 100-42-5.
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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: 30/07/2020