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(epoxyethyl)benzene (styrene oxide)

Prohibited in EU cosmetics

cosmetic ingredient

Is (epoxyethyl)benzene (styrene oxide) safe?

(epoxyethyl)benzene (styrene oxide) is prohibited in cosmetic products in the EU (CosIng Annex II).

Official regulatory status

Pulled directly from official regulatory datasets and expert reviews — not our own judgement.

EU cosmetics: ProhibitedUS NTP: known carcinogen

Sources

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See our methodology for how these map to concern levels. Informational only — not medical advice.

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