Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

INGREDIENT

Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Synthetic Polymer

Use With Caution

An acrylic copolymer used to improve film formation, adhesion, and product durability. While considered safe for topical use, it is a persistent synthetic polymer with limited biodegradability and potential environmental concerns, so it is classified as Use with Caution.

Found in 0 Approved Products
Also known as 1 Synonym
Function Film Former; Opacifying Agent; Binder
Safety Meter Use With Caution
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number Not Available
Category Synthetic Polymer
Function Film Former; Opacifying Agent; Binder
Evidence Level Strong
Status Use With Caution
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Film Former; Opacifying Agent; Binder

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 www.cir-safety.org
  2. 2 cosmetics.ec.europa.eu
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