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HYDROGENATED DICYCLOPENTADIENES/METHYL STYRENES/INDENE COPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A fully hydrogenated hydrocarbon polymer used to thicken creams and lotions and add some structural feel. Hydrogenation removes reactive double bonds, leaving an inert polymer — main caveat is monomer-residue purity for the styrene/indene starting materials.

Function

ABRASIVEVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGADHESIVEEXFOLIATING

Skin benefits

  • Builds viscosity in creams and lotions
  • Acts as a gentle physical bulk agent
  • Hydrogenation removes reactive double bonds, raising stability
  • Inert, non-reactive cured polymer

Known concerns

  • Residual styrene/indene monomer concern if poorly hydrogenated/purified
  • Sparse public toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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