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Film Former

PEG-10 ACRYLATE/PERFLUOROHEXYLETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A perfluorohexyl (PFAS-family) acrylate copolymer — water- and oil-repellent film former. Under active EU restriction due to PFAS persistence; avoid where alternatives exist.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Durable film on skin and hair
  • Strong water- and oil-repellency
  • Long-wear performance

Known concerns

  • Perfluorohexyl side chains — PFAS family; persistent and bioaccumulative
  • Under active EU restriction (ECHA PFAS dossier 2023)
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk in PEG-10 portion
  • Potential degradation to short-chain PFCAs

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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