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Film Former

ETHYLENE/CALCIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS 26445-96-5
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A calcium salt of an ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer used as a film former and opacifier in hair and skin products. Inert in finished cosmetics; main concern is microplastic pollution in rinse-off.

Function

FILM FORMINGOPACIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Stable opaque appearance
  • Long-wear film
  • Improved viscosity

Known concerns

  • Microplastic concern for rinse-off use
  • Sparse independent toxicology dossier
  • Possible residual acrylate monomer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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