Film Former
DIISOPROPANOLAMINE/METHYLHEXAHYDROPHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE ETHYLHEXANOATE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A complex synthetic film-forming copolymer used in long-wear color cosmetics. Polymer itself is inert, but residual diisopropanolamine and anhydride monomer drag the score down.
Function
Skin benefits
- Film-forming polymer for long-wear cosmetics
- Transfer-resistant coverage
- Polymer-bound ingredients have limited skin penetration
Known concerns
- Methylhexahydrophthalic anhydride monomer is a respiratory sensitizer (Annex III consideration)
- Diisopropanolamine carries nitrosamine-formation risk if formulated with nitrites
- Limited cosmetic safety dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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