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Film Former

ACRYLATES/C26-28 OLEFIN COPOLYMER

CAS 940912-27-6
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A copolymer of acrylic monomers and long-chain olefins, used as a water-resistant film-former. Inert on skin, but a synthetic polymer with the usual environmental persistence concerns.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Hydrophobic film-forming polymer
  • Improves wear and water resistance
  • Inert and non-reactive on skin

Known concerns

  • Synthetic polymer with low biodegradability
  • Trace residual acrylate monomers possible
  • Microplastic-class environmental concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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