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Film Former

MYRISTOYL/PCA CHITIN

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A myristoyl/PCA-modified chitin biopolymer used as a film former and skin-conditioning agent. Class is generally well tolerated; main flag is shellfish origin allergy.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Modified chitin biopolymer
  • Film-forming and moisturising
  • Renewable shellfish-derived material
  • Skin-conditioning

Known concerns

  • Shellfish-derived; potential allergen labelling
  • Variable molecular-weight fractions
  • Limited compound-specific safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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