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Film Former

GLYCERIN/PHTHALIC ACID COPOLYMER CASTORATE

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A polyester film former built from glycerin, phthalic acid, and castor oil fatty acids. Although bound into a high-MW polymer, the orthophthalate backbone places it in the broader phthalate family the EU is restricting tightly.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Film former
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Orthophthalate backbone
  • EU phthalate policy concern
  • Limited cosmetic toxicology
  • Residual free phthalate risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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