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ADIPIC ACID/FUMARIC ACID/PHTHALIC ACID/TRICYCLODECANE DIMETHANOL COPOLYMER

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A nail- and hair-product film-forming copolymer. The phthalic acid component is bound in the polymer, not a free plasticizer phthalate. Generally low-risk topical use.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Film-forming polymer for nail and hair
  • Provides gloss and durability
  • Non-bioavailable polymeric backbone

Known concerns

  • Phthalic acid is a building block, not free phthalate
  • Limited public toxicology on this specific copolymer
  • Mainly a processing aid

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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