Film Former
ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/HEA/GLYCIDYL METHACRYLATE/VA COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A multi-monomer adhesive copolymer including glycidyl methacrylate — an epoxide monomer flagged as a sensitizer under EU REACH. Cured polymer is generally tolerated; residual monomer is the real concern.
Function
Skin benefits
- Adhesive film-forming polymer
- Useful in long-wear cosmetics
- Good substrate adhesion
- Compatible with multiple monomer systems
Known concerns
- Glycidyl methacrylate — known skin sensitizer and EU REACH SVHC candidate (epoxide reactivity)
- Residual hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) — documented sensitizer
- Vinyl acetate (VA) residue concerns at unpurified grades
- Not biodegradable
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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