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ADAMANTANYL METHYLHYDROXYLTEREPHTHALAMIDE

CAS -
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A synthetic polymer-like compound with an adamantane moiety and terephthalamide group, primarily used as a film-forming agent in cosmetic formulations.

This compound features an adamantane cage structure linked to a methylhydroxyterephthalamide unit. It functions mainly as a film former in cosmetic products. Limited peer-reviewed safety data exist for this substance; it is not listed in EU CosIng databases, suggesting it has not undergone formal safety assessment for cosmetic use under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Skin benefits

  • Film-forming properties may provide barrier function

Known concerns

  • Limited toxicological data available
  • Not evaluated in EU CosIng database

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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