Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, opacifying agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSTYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
FunctionFILM FORMING, OPACIFYING
CAS number27306-39-4; 25034-86-0; 25085-34-1; 9010-92-8
Prevalence635 products (0.68% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 26.1%Nail Care 19.5%Eyeliners 12.1%Face Cleansers 8%Body Washes 6.6%Mascaras 3.8%

Frequently asked

What does Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer do in skincare?
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer functions as a film forming, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (26.1% of its uses).

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