Film Former
GLYCIDOXYPROPYL SILANETRIOL
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A reactive silane bearing an epoxide group, used as a coupling agent. The unreacted epoxide carries sensitization and mutagenicity concerns; direct skin contact is best avoided.
Function
Skin benefits
- Used as a coupling/film-forming silane in specialty formulas
Known concerns
- Glycidoxy (epoxide) group is a known skin sensitizer
- Epoxide functionality raises mutagenicity concern
- Limited cosmetic safety review for direct skin contact
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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