Film Former
ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An inert plastic-like polymer of ethylene and propylene used to give body to lipsticks and balms. Safe on skin but not biodegradable.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides body and texture in lipsticks and balms
- Helps stabilize wax-oil mixes
- Inert polymer with no reactivity on skin
Known concerns
- Synthetic polymer — environmental persistence concerns
- Not biodegradable
- No skin-contact toxicity issues
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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