Film Former
MELAMINE/RESORCINOL/ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/PEG-6 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A crosslinked film-forming polymer — creates a smooth, protective film on skin, though it contains melamine and resorcinol moieties.
This is a crosslinked copolymer incorporating melamine, resorcinol, acryloyldimethyltaurate, and PEG-6 methacrylate, crosslinked with glutaraldehyde. It functions as a film-forming agent. While the polymerized form should have minimal free monomer content, both melamine and resorcinol are concerning if present as residuals — melamine is nephrotoxic and resorcinol is an endocrine disruptor. The polymer's safety depends on monomer residual levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Film forming
- Smooth skin feel
Known concerns
- Contains melamine moiety (nephrotoxic as free monomer)
- Contains resorcinol moiety (endocrine disruptor as free monomer)
- Crosslinked with glutaraldehyde (irritant)
- Safety depends on residual monomer levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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