Allowed in EU

Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Benzenemethanaminium, N-dodecyl-4-ethenyl-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride, polymer with ethenylbenzene

What does it do?

Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride 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 Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer?

Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Benzenemethanaminium, N-dodecyl-4-ethenyl-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride, polymer with ethenylbenzene

Is Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Styrene/vinyl Benzyl Laurdimonium Chloride Copolymer is 56343-17-0.

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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: 21/11/2014