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Film Former

HYDROLYZED ETHYLENE/MA COPOLYMER

CAS 68441-86-1 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A polymer film former built on ethylene and maleic anhydride. The closely related PVM/MA copolymer is considered safe; this exact molecule lacks a formal review.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Film former
  • Viscosity control
  • Minimal skin penetration

Known concerns

  • No dedicated CIR review
  • Possible residual maleic anhydride monomer
  • Limited independent data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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