Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Propenamide, polymer with ethenylbenzene
What does it do?
Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 66). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer?
Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenamide, polymer with ethenylbenzene
Is Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying.
What is the CAS number of Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Styrene/acrylamide Copolymer is 24981-13-3.
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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