Film Former
ADAMANTANYLCARBOXAMIDO TRIFLUOROMETHYLBENZONITRILE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An adamantyl-substituted trifluoromethyl benzonitrile used as a film former. The trifluoromethyl group is PFAS-adjacent — environmental persistence concerns and minimal cosmetic safety data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Designed for durable, resistant films
Known concerns
- Fluorinated/PFAS-adjacent moiety raises persistence concerns
- Trifluoromethyl group is a PFAS-bioaccumulation flag
- Benzonitrile moiety has limited cosmetic safety dossier
- No CIR/SCCS review found for this exact INCI
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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