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Film Former

AMMONIUM ACRYLATES/ACRYLONITROGENS COPOLYMER

CAS 37809-64-6
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A synthetic polymer that thickens products and forms flexible films — common in mascaras and stylers. Large molecule unlikely to penetrate skin, though residual monomer purity matters in cheap grades.

Function

BINDINGFILM FORMINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Excellent film-forming for long-wear cosmetics
  • Effective viscosity control
  • Stable in varied formulations

Known concerns

  • Trace residual acrylonitrile monomer possible
  • Synthetic polymer not biodegradable
  • Limited skin-penetration data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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