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Film Former

PNA-16 CARBOXYETHYL FLUORENE

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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 proprietary fluorene-based polymer (PNA-16), film former or photo-functional ingredient. Limited public safety data; classed by polymer analogy as low-risk at typical cosmetic use levels.

Function

ASTRINGENTHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Functions as film former or photo-active polymer
  • Provides formulation stability

Known concerns

  • Obscure proprietary polymer with limited public safety data
  • Fluorene chemistry may have impurity considerations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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