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Film Former

HEXYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE/GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS 117255-16-0
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A crosslinked acrylate polymer used as a film-former in long-wear cosmetics and nail products. Cured polymer is inert; residual methacrylate monomers can sensitize.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • Crosslinked acrylate polymer — film-forming
  • Used in long-wear makeup and nail products
  • Cured polymer is inert

Known concerns

  • Methacrylate monomers are sensitizers if not fully cured
  • Residual monomers can cause allergic contact dermatitis (esp. nails)
  • No PubChem GHS data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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