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Film Former

GLYCOL/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER

CAS 25037-32-5
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A glycol-sebacic acid copolymer used as a film former and texturiser. PubChem GHS shows no flagged hazards; main caveat is residual monomer control.

Function

ABRASIVEFILM FORMINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Polymeric film former and texturiser
  • Improves long-wear of formulations
  • Inert at high MW

Known concerns

  • Limited published toxicology dossier
  • Possible residual sebacic-acid monomer
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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