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Is Methylbutene/Methylstyrene/Piperylene Copolymer vegetarian?

Methylbutene/Methylstyrene/Piperylene Copolymer

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Methylbutene/Methylstyrene/Piperylene Copolymer is a synthetic hydrocarbon resin produced by copolymerising 2-methyl-2-butene, methylstyrene (alpha-methylstyrene), and 1,3-pentadiene (piperylene). It is used in cosmetics and adhesive formulations as a film-forming agent and tackifier.

Also known as Methylbutene methylstyrene piperylene resin
INCI name Methylbutene/Methylstyrene/Piperylene Copolymer
CAS number 62258-49-5
EC number 612-976-0
CosIng ID 87538
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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