Film Former
CELLULOSE ACETATE PROPIONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cellulose ester (acetate + propionate groups on a plant polymer) used mostly in nail polishes — gives tough, glossy films that resist yellowing. Inert, large-molecule polymer with no real safety concerns.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms glossy durable films in nail polish
- Plant-derived cellulose backbone
- Low VOC alternative to nitrocellulose
- Non-yellowing
Known concerns
- No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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