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Film Former

PALMITIC ACID/PENTAERYTHRITOL/STEARIC ACID/TEREPHTHALIC ACID COPOLYMER

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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 polyester film-former combining fatty acids with pentaerythritol and terephthalic acid. Provides long-wear adhesion in makeup; treated cautiously due to microplastic-class status under EU regulatory review.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Long-wear film
  • Adhesion
  • Pigment binding

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology data
  • Microplastic-class polymer under EU restriction review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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