Film Former
PEG-5 PENTAERYTHRITYL DIMETHYLOL PROPIONATE-4 DENDRIMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A branched dendrimer with 5 moles of ethoxylation — used as a film former and delivery scaffold for actives. Class is novel; ethoxylation-related purity is the principal safety lever.
Function
Skin benefits
- Branched dendrimer film-forming agent
- Carries actives in delivery systems
- Adds body and structure to formulas
Known concerns
- Ethylene oxide processing implies dioxane risk
- Limited public toxicology
- Synthesis purity is critical
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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