Film Former
ADIPIC ACID/FUMARIC ACID/PHTHALIC ACID/TRICYCLODECANE DIMETHANOL COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A nail- and hair-product film-forming copolymer. The phthalic acid component is bound in the polymer, not a free plasticizer phthalate. Generally low-risk topical use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Film-forming polymer for nail and hair
- Provides gloss and durability
- Non-bioavailable polymeric backbone
Known concerns
- Phthalic acid is a building block, not free phthalate
- Limited public toxicology on this specific copolymer
- Mainly a processing aid
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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