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:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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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