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Film Former

ACRYLONITRILE/METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A polymer microsphere used for soft-focus and blurring effects. Safe as a fully cured polymer if residual acrylonitrile is controlled, but it's a non-biodegradable microplastic.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Hollow microsphere film-former
  • Optical-blurring/soft-focus effect
  • Lightweight texture in cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Residual unreacted acrylonitrile is an IARC Group 2A carcinogen — purity is critical
  • Microplastic concern; some EU restrictions on rinse-off microbeads
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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