Film Former
C8-18 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fluorinated phosphate ester from C8-C18 fluoroalcohols — gives water- and oil-repellent films in long-wear makeup. Falls under the PFAS umbrella that EU regulators are progressively restricting due to extreme environmental persistence.
Function
Skin benefits
- Water resistance
- Long-wear
- Texturising film
Known concerns
- PFAS persistence
- Bioaccumulation
- Likely future EU restriction
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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