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ACRYLATES/METHOXY PEG-23 METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYL ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A fluorinated film-forming copolymer with a perfluorooctyl ethyl acrylate component, placing it within the PFAS family. EU is broadly restricting PFAS in cosmetics due to environmental persistence and health concerns.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Forms durable water-resistant film
  • Provides long-wear in cosmetics
  • Improves transfer resistance

Known concerns

  • Contains perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) moiety
  • EU is restricting PFAS in cosmetics under REACH
  • Environmental persistence and bioaccumulation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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