Is Styrene Methyltrimonium Chloride Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Styrene Methyltrimonium Chloride Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Styrene Methyltrimonium Chloride Crosspolymer
INCI: STYRENE METHYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE CROSSPOLYMER
Styrene Methyltrimonium Chloride Crosspolymer (CAS Not uniformly assigned; polymer) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bulking agent, Oil-absorbing, Skin conditioning — inert non-oily powder. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Bulking agent, Oil-absorbing, Skin conditioning — inert non-oily powder
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Styrene Methyltrimonium Chloride Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Styrene Methyltrimonium Chloride Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Styrene Methyltrimonium Chloride Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Styrene Methyltrimonium Chloride Crosspolymer functions as: Bulking agent, Oil-absorbing, Skin conditioning — inert non-oily powder. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniformly assigned; polymer.
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