Is Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
INCI: HYDROGENATED ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER
Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer (CAS 68953-84-4 (commonly cited; confirm against CosIng)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, film forming, stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
68953-84-4 (commonly cited; confirm against CosIng)
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Function
Viscosity controlling, film forming, stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer functions as: Viscosity controlling, film forming, stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68953-84-4 (commonly cited; confirm against CosIng).
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