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Film Former

ACRYLIC ACID/STEARYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS 36120-03-3 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A film-forming polymer of acrylic acid and stearyl acrylate that helps cosmetics stay put on skin. Generally safe in finished products; rinse-off use raises microplastic-pollution concerns.

Function

EMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Long-wear cosmetic finish
  • Water resistance
  • Emulsion stability

Known concerns

  • Possible residual monomer in poor-purity grades
  • Microplastic environmental concern in rinse-off
  • Limited skin-penetration data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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