Film Former
FUMARIC ACID/GLYCIDYL METHACRYLATE/VA/VINYL CHLORIDE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic film-forming polymer that improves wear, but residual monomer quality matters here.
Fumaric Acid/Glycidyl Methacrylate/VA/Vinyl Chloride Copolymer is the copolymer of Fumaric Acid, glycidyl methacrylate, Vinyl Acetate, and Vinyl Chloride. As a high-molecular-weight copolymer, skin penetration should be low, and the main cosmetic role is film formation. The bigger concerns are residual monomers, especially from vinyl chloride chemistry, and environmental persistence rather than direct skin toxicity from the finished polymer.
Function
Known concerns
- Trace residual monomers are the main safety concern
- Environmental persistence typical of synthetic film-formers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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