Film Former
PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCOLS COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A polyester resin used to add gloss and wear in nail polish. Once cured the polymer is inert; raw monomers are sensitizers, so supplier purification matters.
Function
Skin benefits
- Film-forming polymer
- Adds gloss and wear in nail polish
- Adhesion improver
- Solid skin tolerance once cured
Known concerns
- Anhydride monomers are sensitizers in raw form
- Cosmetic polymer is generally inert but residual monomer matters
- Limited public CIR review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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