Film Former
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL ROSINATES
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A rosin ester used as a plasticiser and film-former. Real concerns: free diethylene glycol contamination is toxic and rosin is a known contact allergen — only acceptable with tight purity control.
Function
Skin benefits
- Plasticizer and film-former in cosmetics
- Useful binder in stick formulas
- Low cost natural rosin derivative
Known concerns
- Diethylene glycol residues are systemically toxic
- Rosin (colophony) is a notorious contact allergen
- Strict purity controls required
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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