Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer is a chemical compound, a styrene by-product.Significant substances used in the production method:Styrene,cyclohexanedimethanol, benzoic acid, phthalic anhydride, i ...
Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer is a chemical compound, a styrene by-product.
Significant substances used in the production method:
Styrene,cyclohexanedimethanol, benzoic acid, phthalic anhydride, isophoronediisocyanate.
Safety
Styrene is a fat-soluble organic molecule obtained from the Friedel-Crafts reaction between benzene and ethylene. It is a residual monomer that can be absorbed through the skin. It can cause neurotoxic effects.
Kraeling, M. E., & Bronaugh, R. L. (2005). In vitro percutaneous absorption of acrylamide and styrene from cosmetic vehicles through fuzzy rat and human skin. Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 24(1), 65-79.
Polyurethanes are rather complex, inert and biostable materials that are also used in biomedical applications. They are typically synthesised by the reaction of a glycol or polyol with polyisocyanate or diisocyanate. It is known that exposure to isocyanates can cause asthma, contact allergies, conjunctival and skin irritation. However, a study by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel in 2017 found that the rates of harmful residues are not significant for human health.
https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Polyur092017FR.pdf
Urethane (also called ethyl carbamate) is a by-product of fermentation and is considered a genotoxic agent.
What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Binder agent. Ingredient that is used in cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products as an anti-caking agent with the function of making the product in which it is incorporated silky, compact and homogenous. The binder, either natural such as mucilage, gums and starches or chemical, may be in the form of a powder or liquid.
Film-forming agent. It produces a continuous ultra-thin film with an optimal balance of cohesion, adhesion and stickiness on the skin or hair to counteract or limit damage from external phenomena such as chemicals, UV rays and pollution.
Plasticiser. Ingredient added to the formulation with the purpose of retaining fragrance and colour, increasing flexibility, flowability, deformability, durability of various ingredients allowing better processing.
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