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Film Former

ETHYLENE/ZINC ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS 28208-80-2 / 59650-68-9
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A zinc-modified ethylene/acrylate copolymer used as a film-former in long-wear makeup. Inert in finished products; main caveats are residual monomers and microplastic regulatory direction.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Film-forming polymer
  • Adds wear and gloss to color cosmetics
  • Texture improver

Known concerns

  • Trace residual monomers possible
  • Microplastic policy concern for rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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