Definition
2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Octadecyl Ester, Polymer wtih Divinylbenzene and Ethenylbenzene
Cosmetic roles
Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGAbsorbs water or oilABSORBENT
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Styrene and Vinyl-type Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name （スチレン／メタクリル酸ステアリル）クロスポリマー: 本品は、スチレン、メタクリル酸ステアリルをジビニルベンゼンで架橋した重合体である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
STYRENE/STEARYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMERINCI스타이렌/스테아릴메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머Korean label name (MFDS standard)（スチレン／メタクリル酸ステアリル）クロスポリマーJapanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 91838-84-5
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID601041540
What products actually use it for
What the 2 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Softener and conditioner1
- Absorbent1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard