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Film Former

ACRYLATES/DIETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS 67874-96-8 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A cationic acrylate film-former with diethylaminoethyl methacrylate functionality. Tertiary-amine residuals carry nitrosamine concerns and the monomer is a known sensitizer.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic film-former with good adhesion
  • Useful for long-wear makeup and hair products

Known concerns

  • Diethylaminoethyl methacrylate is a sensitizer; residual monomer concern
  • Tertiary amine can form nitrosamines with nitrosating agents
  • Limited public CIR/SCCS dossier
  • Microplastic-classification debate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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