Film Former
ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE/PERFLUOROOCTYL TRIETHOXYSILANE CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A pigment-coating polymer combining titanium ester and a perfluorinated silane. Boosts long-wear in makeup but contains PFAS-class chemistry being phased out.
Function
Skin benefits
- Surface treatment for pigments
- Improves wear and water resistance
- Smooth feel in colour cosmetics
Known concerns
- Contains perfluoroalkyl (PFAS-related) silane — long-environmental-persistence concerns
- Restrictions tightening on perfluorinated cosmetic ingredients in EU
- Limited human exposure data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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