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Film Former

PEG-5 PENTAERYTHRITYL DIMETHYLOL PROPIONATE-4 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 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

ABSORBENTBINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMINGHAIR FIXING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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