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Solvent

STYRENE

CAS 100-42-5 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Styrene is an industrial monomer, not a cosmetic ingredient. IARC classifies it as probably carcinogenic to humans; it should not appear in finished cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial monomer for polymers

Known concerns

  • IARC Group 2A — probably carcinogenic to humans
  • EU CMR substance
  • Skin and respiratory irritant
  • Not appropriate as cosmetic ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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