Film Former
HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE/IPDI COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A hydrogenated acetophenone-formaldehyde resin further modified with IPDI for nail films. Hydrogenation lowers but does not eliminate formaldehyde concerns, and IPDI adds a sensitiser flag — lower-yellow at best.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms hard, glossy nail films
- Improves chip resistance
- Good adhesion
- Versatile binding agent
Known concerns
- Hydrogenation reduces but does not eliminate formaldehyde concerns
- Trace residual IPDI possible — sensitiser
- EU Annex III restrictions on related resins
- Sensitisation risk for nail-product users
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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