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METHACRYLIC ACID/STYRENE/VP COPOLYMER

CAS 27554-92-3
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A copolymer used to opacify cosmetic products. Polymer is too large to penetrate skin, but residual styrene monomer (IARC 2A "probably carcinogenic") and microplastic concerns warrant the Fine-band score.

Function

OPACIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Opacifying effect
  • Improved product aesthetics
  • Skin-inert

Known concerns

  • Residual styrene monomer (IARC 2A)
  • Environmental persistence
  • Microplastic-class concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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AMMONIUM CASEINATE
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