Film Former
GLYCIDYL C8-11 ACIDATE/GLYCERIN/PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A complex polyester resin built on glycidyl-acid, glycerin and phthalic anhydride monomers. Cured polymer is benign but residual reactive monomers warrant caution.
Function
Skin benefits
- Film former and resin
- Improves longevity in nail/makeup formulas
Known concerns
- Phthalic anhydride monomer concerns — residual phthalate-related impurities
- Glycidyl group raises trace genotoxicity flag if unreacted
- Synthetic polymer environmental persistence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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