Film Former
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A multifunctional polymer combining hydrogenated castor oil, sebacic acid, and capric/caprylic acids that stabilises emulsions and adds humectancy. No EU safety restrictions reported.
Function
Skin benefits
- Multifunctional emulsion stabiliser
- Adds humectancy
- Skin-conditioning ester polymer
- No EU restrictions
Known concerns
- Limited published cosmetic safety data
- Synthetic polymer environmental footprint
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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