Film Former
LAUROYL PEI-46/POLY (CAPROLACTONE/VALEROLACTONE) COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A biodegradable lauric-acid-capped copolymer of caprolactone/valerolactone on PEI-46 — used as a dispersant and film-former. Favorable environmental profile; residual PEI monomer needs supplier QC.
Function
Skin benefits
- Biodegradable bio-based copolymer dispersant
- Good environmental profile vs. classical polymers
- Skin-conditioning film-former
Known concerns
- PEI backbone — residual ethyleneimine monomer is genotoxic if uncontrolled
- Possible mild irritation from cationic PEI sites
- Limited independent clinical data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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