A synthetic polymer used as a film former, thickener and emulsion stabiliser.
What it is
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is the sodium salt of sulfonated polystyrene, a synthetic water-soluble polymer. CosIng lists it as an emulsion-stabilising, film-forming and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair styling products, shampoos and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the molecular weight of the polymer or the concentration used.
Functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (7)
- CONTOUR. Maseczka przeciwzmarszczkowa twarz, szyja dekolt 6 ml · Floslek
- SNAKE Essenza Reduktor wieku 30 ml · Floslek
- SNAKE Krem konturujący SPF 20 50 ml · Floslek
- SNAKE Krem wypełniający 50 ml · Floslek
- Elidor 7 in 1 Hair Beautifying Leave-in Care Cream · Elidor
- Aktivkohle Strong peel-off maske · Schaebens
- TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS · StriVectin