INCI name

STYRENE/BUTADIENE COPOLYMER

Styrene/butadiene copolymer

Opacifyingreviewed

A synthetic copolymer used as an opacifier.

What it is

Styrene/butadiene copolymer is a synthetic polymer made from the monomers styrene and 1,3-butadiene. CosIng lists it as an opacifying agent.

Where it is used

Used in shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps and other products with an opaque or creamy look.

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 INCI name does not show the ratio of the two monomers or the particle size of the polymer.

Functions

Opacifying
Reducing transparency or translucency 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 (10)

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