Skip to content

Film Former

BEHENYL METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYLETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Updated
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A perfluorinated (PFAS) film-forming copolymer. Long-wearing but persistent and bioaccumulative; EU and global regulators are phasing out PFAS in cosmetics. Avoid.

Skin benefits

  • Long-wearing waterproof film former
  • Used for water/oil resistance

Known concerns

  • Contains perfluorooctyl moiety — PFAS class
  • EU and global cosmetic PFAS phase-outs underway
  • Persistent and bioaccumulative concerns
  • Banned/restricted in several jurisdictions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related film formers

18
ACRYLATES/METHOXY PEG-23 METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYL ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Film Former
 18
C6-14 PERFLUOROALKYLETHYL ACRYLATE/HEMA COPOLYMER
Film Former
 18
PHENOXYETHYL ACRYLATE
Film Former
 18
POTASSIUM PERFLUOROHEXYL ETHYLPHOSPHATE
Film Former
 18
SUCROSE BENZOATE/SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE/BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE COPOLYMER
Film Former
 20
C9-13 FLUOROALCOHOL
Film Former
 20
PERFLUORONONYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE/AMODIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Film Former
 20
PERFLUOROOCTYLETHYL TRIETHOXYSILANE
Film Former

Check your shelf

Find BEHENYL METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYLETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains BEHENYL METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYLETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.