Film Former
C4-8 ALKYL ACRYLATE/HEMA COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A hair-fixative copolymer pairing short-chain C4-8 alkyl acrylates with HEMA. The polymer itself is well tolerated; the HEMA monomer drives most safety attention because of its documented sensitization profile.
Function
Skin benefits
- Strong hair fixative hold
- Forms flexible films on skin and hair
- Compatible with both alcoholic and aqueous systems
- High molecular weight reduces skin penetration
Known concerns
- HEMA is a well-known skin and nail-salon sensitizer
- Short-chain C4-8 acrylates retain residual monomer reactivity
- EU catch-all restriction reference (ozone-depleting solvents in manufacture)
- Microplastic environmental persistence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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