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Film Former

AMMONIUM ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ammonium-neutralized acrylate film-former — gives flexible, durable films in long-wear products. Avoids the TEA-nitrosamine pathway but microplastic debate persists.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Effective acrylate film-former
  • Flexible, durable films
  • Better aquatic profile than TEA-neutralized analog

Known concerns

  • Residual acrylate monomers possible
  • Microplastic-classification debate in EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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