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Opacifier

SODIUM STYRENE/METHOXY PEG-10 MALEATE/NONOXYNOL-10 MALEATE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A complex synthetic polymer used to make products opaque — creates a milky, creamy appearance.

This is a sodium salt copolymer of styrene, methoxy PEG-10 maleate, nonoxynol-10 maleate, and acrylate monomers. It functions as an opacifying agent, providing cosmetic products with a desirable white, creamy appearance. No GHS hazards, no EU restrictions. As a high-molecular-weight polymer, skin penetration is negligible. Contains PEG and nonoxynol moieties with theoretical trace ethylene oxide concerns.

Function

OPACIFYING

Known concerns

  • Contains PEG/nonoxynol — trace 1,4-dioxane possible
  • Limited independent toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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