STYRENE

AI-analyzed

solvent

What it does

Ethenyl-benzene; Vinylbenzene; Phenylethylene; Styrol; Styrolene; Cinnamene

Skin Concerns

May aggravate

sensitivity

Safety & Science

Safety summary

As a monomer, styrene can be an irritant. However, in cosmetics, it is almost exclusively used as a component of larger polymers (like Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer) where the free styrene monomer is present only in trace, non-hazardous amounts.

CAS Number

100-42-5

Found In Products

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For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always patch test new products and consult a dermatologist for skin concerns.