Thickener
ACRYLIC ACID/PERFLUOROHEXYLETHYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A film-forming polymer with low skin penetration, but the fluorinated chemistry is a real environmental red flag.
ACRYLIC ACID/PERFLUOROHEXYLETHYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER is a high-molecular-weight acrylic crosspolymer containing a perfluorohexylethyl group. Large polymers usually have low dermal penetration, but PFAS-related chemistry raises persistence, bioaccumulation, and lifecycle concerns that do not apply to ordinary acrylic thickeners. That environmental baggage materially lowers the safety score.
Function
Known concerns
- PFAS-related environmental persistence concern
- Low direct skin benefit
- Synthetic polymer may not suit users avoiding fluorinated chemistry
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.