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Film Former

HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL ABIETATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A hydrogenated rosin glyceryl ester used as a tackifier and film former. Rosin (colophony) is a recognized skin sensitizer; hydrogenation softens but does not remove the risk.

Function

EMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Tackifier and film former
  • Plant-derived rosin ester
  • Improves cling in cosmetic films

Known concerns

  • Abietate / colophony class is a known skin sensitizer
  • Sensitization risk in rosin-allergic users
  • Hydrogenation reduces but does not eliminate allergenicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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