Film Former
CORN STARCH/ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A starch-acrylamide-acrylate copolymer thickener. The polymer itself is large and inert, but residual acrylamide monomer (an IARC 2A probable carcinogen) is the issue — EU Annex III caps residuals at 0.1 ppm.
Function
Skin benefits
- Thickening
- Film-forming
- Texture enhancement
Known concerns
- Residual acrylamide is IARC 2A probable carcinogen
- EU Annex III entry 66 limits residual monomer
- Polymer safety depends entirely on monomer purification
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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