Film Former

ACRYLATES/C1-2 SUCCINATES/HYDROXYACRYLATES COPOLYMER

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A synthetic acrylate copolymer used as film-former and suspending agent. Non-irritating once cured; environmental persistence is the main critique.

Function

HAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

Film-forming for long-wear products
Helps suspend pigments
Low residual monomer at cosmetic grade

Known concerns

Not biodegradable
Possible eye irritation in formulation
Synthetic polymer microplastic concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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