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Film Former

PEG-5 PENTAERYTHRITYL DIMETHYLOL PROPIONATE-3 DENDRIMER

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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 branched dendrimer polymer built around pentaerythritol with PEG-5 chains and propionate units — a film former and stabiliser. Novel chemistry; cosmetic safety data are thin.

Function

ABSORBENTBINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMINGHAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Multi-functional film former
  • Stabilises emulsions
  • Carrier matrix for actives

Known concerns

  • Highly novel ingredient with limited toxicology
  • PEG component trace dioxane risk
  • Long-term safety data absent
  • Manufacturing residues uncertain

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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