Film Former
ACRYLATES/VA CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A widely used vinyl-acetate/acrylate film-forming polymer with decades of cosmetic safety record. Inert at the high molecular weight used in formulations; an industry workhorse for stable films.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms flexible film for long-wear cosmetics
- Decades of safe cosmetic use
- High-MW polymer not absorbed by skin
- Improves water resistance
Known concerns
- Trace residuals of unreacted monomers must be controlled to typical industry levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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